with open arms

idiom

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

Examples of with open arms in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Four of the best years of my life, the city welcomed me with open arms. Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 Now the network is welcoming the singer back with open arms. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2024 In an interview with the AP in 2022, Rodriguez said the NBA had welcomed him into the ownership world with open arms. Dave Campbell, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024 Watching The World According to Allee Willis is like getting invited to a private party full of old friends and being welcomed with open arms. Jourdain Searles, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024 When a wave of migrants began arriving in Democratic-run cities far from the Southern border two years ago, officials welcomed them with open arms. Karin Brulliard, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024 Embrace the future with open arms and heartfelt desire. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 This small town is known for welcoming visitors with open arms. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 One man is accepting his wife’s new role as the breadwinner with open arms. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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