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 A number of local interviews paint the issue of Russia’s invasion, and of welcoming Ukrainians with open arms, as one generally agreed upon, despite the fears and economic reservations folks like Hervé might harbor. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024 Malone has been welcomed into country in the same way he was welcomed into both pop and hip-hop: with open arms as a genre-spanning artist with a knack for a sticky melody. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 While a number of his fans have welcomed him back with open arms, the same is not true for top streamers in the industry who previously condemned his behavior. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 The hotel welcoming them with open arms — and a healthy dose of dramatic flair — is the River House at Odette’s. Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 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 20 Sep. 2024.

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