Sentence examples for instead of hugging from inspiring English sources
Instead of hugging at the end of the sparring matches, the fighters kiss on the cheek.
Then, after one particularly difficult session, still upset as we were saying goodbye, Elida, instead of hugging me, stuck out her hand.
In other words, this thing comes straight into the side of the laptop — the cable shoots out at 90 degrees — instead of hugging the side with the cord parallel, like the old "L" connectors.
The whales have learned to go west around the Channel Islands off Southern California, instead of hugging the coast, and new research led by Mr. Harvey shows that they have resumed direct routes between the Point Reyes and San Francisco peninsulas, bypassing the mouth of the Bay.
By letting the lingerie-inspired dresses move across the body, instead of hugging it, and using masculine fabrics like Oxford shirting cut in fuller shapes, giving the impression that the models had appropriated their boyfriends' clothes, the designer was able to bring something new to his hallmark sexy style.
After thrill-seeking CJ Twomey was honourably discharged from the US Air Force he was left unsure of what to do with his life His mother Hallie Twomey said she regrets rolling her eyes at CJ instead of hugging him as he stormed out of their home after an argument over his situation.
CHICAGO — Eddy Curry came home Friday, only to find humiliation instead of hugs, indignities instead of affection.
Instead of hugs from them, I get sad, pouty faces, and it makes me nuts.
In the 1950s, parenting manuals advised parents not to touch their children too much -- recommending, instead of hugs and kisses, giving kids a "pat on the head".
Even if you are overwhelmed with love, instead of bear hugging and/or jumping into your betrothed arms, wait for a moment when you can regain your composure and calmly communicate how you felt.
