bear hug

Example Sentences

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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

“Perfect! I’ll take it!” he said, lifting the grandfather clock up in a bear hug.

From Literature

The bear hug, with her chin digging deep into my shoulder.

From Literature

Ice-cold and exhausted, the boys slumped over Nanuq, their arms wrapped around him in a great big bear hug.

From Literature

Molly’s messy bun was sitting loosely on top of her head, and she was clutching Anat in...a bear hug?

From Literature