with open arms

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: in a very kind and friendly way
We were welcomed back with open arms.

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Despite being on the same side of the current debate, the goals of Uber and the labor movement are distinct, and unions have not welcomed Uber with open arms. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 Honoring the long association between horses and hounds, the stunning farm-charm-esque property welcomes pups with open arms and offers terrace-level suites for convenient lodging and potty breaks. — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Harris said James would be welcomed in Philly with open arms; James was polite but didn’t tip his hand. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Games still need to be played, but after having a wet blanket like Billy Napier as their head coach for four years, Florida fans are ready to welcome a psycho like Sumrall to The Swamp with open arms. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for with open arms

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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