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with open arms

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  1. Enthusiastically, warmly, as in They received their new daughter-in-law with open arms. This term alludes to an embrace. [Mid-1600s]


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These moments reminded me why I had fled repression and extremism in Iraq to seek a better future in America, which welcomed me with open arms.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Monarchists should certainly greet his return with open arms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Two helicopters circled to drop rose petals over the Virgin Mary, which stands in a large crown with open arms, during Saturday's ceremony.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The community is seen rallying around him in his darkest hours—a beautiful display that is mirrored in the way that Richmond itself has welcomed “Ted Lasso” fans, seemingly with open arms.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

A white woman with orange hair comes toward us with open arms.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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