bear hug
Example Sentences
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The normally impassive Carsley finally let his emotions out after the final whistle, joining the celebrations with his players, beaming as he wrapped an equally elated Jones in a bearhug.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024
"Activist shareholders and Toshiba were stuck with each other for years. This takeover allows both sides to escape their mutual bearhug," said analyst Travis Lundy of Quiddity Advisors, who publishes on Smartkarma.
From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023
Anthony Davis wrapped his arms around the defensive paint in a smothering bearhug when he wasn’t using them to block shots.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2023
He gave Steve Buscemi, the star of “Boardwalk Empire,” a bearhug.
From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2012
He gathered both Nollie and me into a bearhug and then ran to the window.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
