nestled

IPA: nˈɛsʌɫd

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

Examples of "nestled" in Sentences

Margot nestled closer, her eyes bright with excitement.
"Thank you," said Madame Morenski as Peter again nestled his head against her shoulder.
When the clerk at the ice cream parlor handed Dad his change, he would show me the few coins nestled in his palm.
The distant city was a bright coin nestled in darkness, the fireworks of New Pretty Town the barest cold-blue shimmer.
And Gentle Readers who have read the updated version of this post will find a familiar name nestled next to the entry for India in the left right column.]
Initial reports out of Salt Lake City suggested Seitz's overall price tag nestled just over the $200,000 mark plus a share of any potential sale, but Nowak said "the reports are not accurate about what we've spent" on the deal.
But deLutis 'dishes can also highlight complementary flavors, so rather than the usual melted-butter accompaniment, curls of escargot nestled in their shells share a frothy fennel consommé bath with light nibs of gnocchi made with white beans rather than the standard potatoes ($13).