bear hug

Example Sentences

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I've posted it on social media and it shows me going over to give him a bear hug, but it is him who ends up lifting me off the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Our critic praised the star for “his admirable ability to give audiences a big bear hug without leaving the stage.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

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 • Nov. 29, 2025

A warm tone was already set the previous day, when Milei embraced Francis with a bear hug at the end of a Mass to declare Argentina’s first female saint.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

He spun around and he squealed with pleasure and picked her up in a bear hug and danced her around.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck