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embrace

[em-breys] / ɛmˈbreɪs /


NOUN
hug
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Co-CEO Ted Sarandos dropped his undeniable embrace of AI in a letter to shareholders before last week’s earnings call.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Not the characters in Claire Vaye Watkins’ new novel “Yellow Pine,” who embrace the desert in the extreme.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

“It’s a life lesson right, maybe we all should embrace our imperfections a bit more.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

In his article, Syrskyi hit back at those accusing him of a lack of strategy, or that he had failed to embrace new technology.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Gingersnipes wrapped Clare in an embrace, which did not take away the pain but did soothe his trembling.

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

And that’s because Lotus is the only production carmaker that truly embraces the slide.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Pentagon officials have said they want to reduce reliance on individual tech companies as the military embraces AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Byrd, on the other hand, embraces it all, even without the hazy glow of ’80s-era DV cameras.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

So her queerness is kind of counter to her self-image and once she embraces it, she embraces it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Christina hunches over, unable to support her own grief, and Cara embraces her, and all I’m doing is standing still.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

“Having this piece that we’ve created be embraced by so many is a very accomplished feeling,” Burch said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

More tolerant groups showed higher levels of reassuring touch, including what researchers described as "reassurance trains", in which multiple apes embraced one another in succession.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

The revolutionary faithful have embraced these tests time and time again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at the end of the World Cup final, it looked and felt symbolic.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Tiamat dipped her long neck, and Mary Lou embraced her.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

The tensions of keeping the industry of Hollywood at arm’s length while warmly embracing all the contradictions of the city of Los Angeles have long animated him.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Matt Damon is embracing a new chapter in life—and his carefully curated real estate portfolio reflects the family-first priorities that have guided him for years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

As the full-time whistle blew, cementing Spain's victory, the pair could be seen embracing on the pitch.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

His friends say Otero Alcantara is embracing his newfound freedom.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

Celaena strode to the balcony and flung open the doors, embracing the chill air.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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