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
Following the attack, Craig Parker chased Virgo through the station, catching him on the concourse and tackling him to the floor in a "bear hug" before rail staff intervened and alerted emergency services.
From BBC
He pointed to some large companies taking advantage of depressed valuations to launch "bear hugs" and hostile takeover bids.
From Reuters
As she checked out for the final time, she put her hands on her hips and exhaled, then gave Frese a bear hug on her way to the bench.
From Washington Post
When she finally stopped running, subbed off in the 81st minute, Lloyd got a high five or swift embrace from every teammate and coach before Rapinoe wrapped her in a bear hug.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
