bear hug
Example Sentences
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Our critic praised the star for “his admirable ability to give audiences a big bear hug without leaving the stage.”
“Perfect! I’ll take it!” he said, lifting the grandfather clock up in a bear hug.
From Literature
The bear hug, with her chin digging deep into my shoulder.
From Literature
Ice-cold and exhausted, the boys slumped over Nanuq, their arms wrapped around him in a great big bear hug.
From Literature
Molly’s messy bun was sitting loosely on top of her head, and she was clutching Anat in...a bear hug?
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
