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embrace

[em-breys] / ɛmˈbreɪs /


NOUN
hug
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Companies are pushing employees to embrace AI tools to do more with fewer people.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

I’m not sure if soccer needs to do more to nix the floppers—awards, perhaps?—or if Americans must simply embrace the ritual.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Fasting has long been woven into political life in India, a country where many of the religions its citizens embrace attach moral significance to voluntary self-denial.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

"Dr. Macauley has also taught me to embrace uncertainty and failure as part of the scientific process," Constantino said.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

“Yeah, I can’t believe she wants you to embrace your culture. What a monster.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

It recedes into the past for comfort and illumination, then embraces the present, where Laferte is hailed as a trendsetter.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

So her queerness is kind of counter to her self-image and once she embraces it, she embraces it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

While Mrs. Bennet abhors glasses on women, Mary embraces them, the better to read her books with.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

A younger generation embraces the benefits of tax-free investment growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

He swings back around and throws his arms around Mom’s neck, grasping her in a tight hug as she laughs and embraces him back.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

“Having this piece that we’ve created be embraced by so many is a very accomplished feeling,” Burch said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The two of them embraced and said, “I love you.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Croatia embraced the match in 2022 despite having gone one better in 2018 when they were runners-up to France - though Morocco head coach Walid Regragui described it as a "booby prize".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Just ask the World Cup visitors—and players—who embraced all things American during their stay.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

The bearded six-foot-two Cuban embraced the five-foot-two Russian, and Khrushchev would later describe the pleasant sensation of nestling in the arms of a bear.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Matt Damon is embracing a new chapter in life—and his carefully curated real estate portfolio reflects the family-first priorities that have guided him for years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

His friends say Otero Alcantara is embracing his newfound freedom.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

And it’s hands down the most charming, innovative and warmly embracing new musical I’ve seen in the last year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Inside, they are embracing, his arms enveloping her, the child between them.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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