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embrace

[em-brays] / ɛmˈbreɪs /


NOUN
hug
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The former president "needs to be free to embrace the people," Alfredo Gaspar, Flavio Bolsonaro's running mate, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

But the unbridled embrace of aquaculture as a sustainable answer to feeding the planet ignores some very real costs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Thoughtfully positioned to embrace its extraordinary surroundings, the home offers an intimate connection to the coastline while maintaining a level of seclusion that is increasingly difficult to find.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

The report urges Swinney's government to embrace the opportunity to craft "refitted" councils which can play a fuller role in poverty reduction, in partnership with the third sector.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The sun-warmed velvet was like a soft embrace.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Herman’s latest exhibition at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Hollywood, “California Poppies,” embraces the same logic of experimentation and assemblage found in his home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The kitchen, meanwhile, embraces classic New York City style with dark wood cabinetry, ample storage, and modern appliances.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Imagine a grandfather who silently embraces you every day, listens to you, and has always been strong and full of life," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Dostoevsky follows the narrator over four nights and a morning during which he ceases living in his imagination and embraces reality for the first time.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

“I’ll be back for Christmas,” Dorothy said, with a final round of embraces.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

On Wednesday night, protesters in the square wept and embraced each other after learning the news.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Or has F1 fully embraced the electric/hybrid system, and there is no going back?

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The hoofed Highlanders have been embraced as an unofficial mascot on campus, with Reddit threads dedicated to donkey spotting and burro plushies for sale in the campus store.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Bass embraced the $2.6-billion plan for upgrading the Los Angeles Convention Center, saying it would create much-needed jobs and breathe new life into downtown’s economy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

I sat between my father and Miig, who had embraced, as they made introductions between their respective groups.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

But Ditka didn’t seem to have an issue embracing his reputation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Atkinson did, however, point out that the media landscape has changed, and suggested there is a place for embracing influencers and content creators to ensure Wimbledon remains relevant.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

By embracing meritocracy, China has made its universities world-class.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Glover said she enjoys embracing her femininity and “taking that back” while working over fire.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

A breeze blows the white curtains in on either side of her, two ghostly arms embracing her.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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