bear hug

Example Sentences

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Austin Reaves, who dominated with 38 points on 12 for 15 shooting with eight rebounds and three assists, gave him a two-armed bear hug.

From Los Angeles Times

When he spots Lira, he rushes to give him a bear hug.

From Los Angeles Times

Other Hall of Famers wrapped Gates in bear hugs as he strode across the stage.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of going he made suggestive remarks, then pulled his top off and grabbed the woman in a "bear hug" before dropping her and causing her to hit her head.

From BBC

And it imbues the foodstuffs, home goods, clothes, paraphernalia and tchotchkes that hail from here with a sort of unquantifiable, ineffable, sun-kissed, surf-adjacent vibe that wraps around you like a cartoon bear hug.

From Los Angeles Times