with open arms
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And who should arrive to put a button on the story but Superman, welcoming his cousin back to Metropolis with open arms and a flowing cape.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
The NFL, however, wasn’t ready to welcome the scandal-plagued passer with open arms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
"We welcome them with open arms," said Pearlman.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“We need to come at them with open arms and say, ‘You’re not stupid because you lost this money.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Those suffering from consumption, bronchitis, malaria, kidney, bladder, or prostate problems, asthma, or rheumatism would be welcomed with open arms, according to a promotional pamphlet.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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