open arms

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Recent Examples of open arms America has a mixed history of welcoming people, but many of our ancestors certainly took advantage of its open arms. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 The students agreed that Bostonians have welcomed them with open arms the past few weeks, even amid Scotland’s overwhelming takeover of the city with the Tartan Army. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 June 2026 Democrats' left flank said the party's latest nominees should be welcomed with open arms. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 The Tartan Army -- the name of the most ardent group of Scotland fans -- made its way to the southernmost metropolitan area in the continental United States, as the entire city of Miami welcomed them with open arms. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for open arms

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“Open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20arms. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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