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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as a hug" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used in contexts where you want to convey a sense of warmth, comfort, or affection, often metaphorically. Example: "She wrapped the blanket around herself as a hug on a cold winter night."
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It doubled as a hug between plaintiff and defendant.
Sometimes, she said, they need nothing so much as a hug.
But their get-together ended without so much as a hug.
I got a kiss from Paul – that's equally as good as a hug.
In keeping with the ethos of prepubescent crushes, we never exchanged so much as a hug or a Valentine.
It translates to "I'm here for you" but is better explained as a hug of commitment — "Never fear, I'm here".
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Sometimes comforting a friend is as simple as silence and a hug.
At one, he thanked the proprietor, Yeznig Palayan, for his support, and Mr. Palayan responded with a hug, as well as a promise to deliver votes on Election Day.
There were Elaine Paige and Lionel Blair in the BBC's green room ("the nicest, so lovely, just giving me a hug"), as well as Johnny Vaughan and Sara Cox.
I'll give you a hug as soon as I can.
To some people, a hug is as bad as a grope, or as good.
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