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to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
母が子どもを強く抱き締めた。
The mother hugged her child tightly.
母は泣いている子どもを抱き締めて、背中をさすった。
The mother hugged the crying child tight and rubbed their back.
再会した二人は空港で互いを抱き締めている。
The reunited pair are embracing each other at the airport.