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Recent Examples of open arms
Kansas City has welcomed the world with open arms.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The fact that Bill Lawrence, the producers, the writers, the directors, and the entire cast and crew welcomed me with open arms on a show as spectacular as this.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Lore said situations like his are not uncommon among the FrontRunners group, and every new member looking for a place in the community is embraced with open arms.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
These drinking dens sit side by side with decades-old pubs that welcome locals and visitors with open arms (but maybe not a smile, especially in the winter).
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for open arms
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The fact that Bill Lawrence, the producers, the writers, the directors, and the entire cast and crew welcomed me with open arms on a show as spectacular as this.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Lore said situations like his are not uncommon among the FrontRunners group, and every new member looking for a place in the community is embraced with open arms.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
These drinking dens sit side by side with decades-old pubs that welcome locals and visitors with open arms (but maybe not a smile, especially in the winter).
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for open arms
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