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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But about half of all PPE still comes from China, analysts have said, so American PPE manufacturers have welcomed with open arms the additional tariffs on Chinese goods. Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Kelly Ripa is welcoming her daughter’s boyfriend with open arms. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025 The Italian Global Series Festival, however, received Spacey with open arms. John Bleasdale, Variety, 24 June 2025 Sports Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero sends a message of peace to Ryan Garcia: ‘Come closer to God’ May 9, 2025 The former champion has been welcomed by the boxing world with open arms, but with caution. Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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