bear hug
Example Sentences
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A few people pat me on the back or ask if I’m okay, and Jonesy comes up and gives me a big bear hug.
From Literature
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
When he spots Lira, he rushes to give him a bear hug.
From Los Angeles Times
Other Hall of Famers wrapped Gates in bear hugs as he strode across the stage.
From Los Angeles Times
And it imbues the foodstuffs, home goods, clothes, paraphernalia and tchotchkes that hail from here with a sort of unquantifiable, ineffable, sun-kissed, surf-adjacent vibe that wraps around you like a cartoon bear hug.
From Los Angeles Times
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