in the bosom
Example Sentences
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It insists all POW's were returned according to the armistice terms, with a government official previously saying that any who remained wished "to remain in the bosom of the republic".
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2021
He remained in the bosom of the establishment until his death in 1989.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2020
Shortly afterwards, Nicolas Anelka put Arsenal ahead; he was thoroughly ensconced in the bosom of the crowd before observing another offside call.
From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2020
We were at one the other day, if not in the bosom of Los Angeles, then up near the larynx.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2017
“Don’t worry so, Brother Hoyt. What we’re sayin’ is in the bosom of the family.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
