in the arms of

idiom

: being embraced by
She found him in the arms of another woman.

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Recent Examples on the Web Few things hurt worse than seeing your crush in the arms of someone else, especially when that someone else is your best friend. Syl Sobel, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024 Eddie seemingly died in the arms of Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) after being critically wounded by the creatures, though the vague supernatural forces of the Stranger Things world may find a way to revive him. EW.com, 28 June 2024 Prince George had his balcony debut at his first Trooping the Colour in 2015 in the arms of his father, while Princess Charlotte joined her parents and older brother for the first time the following year. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 His uncle was murdered and after police showed up at his grandmother's home to relay the news, his grandmother cried and White, then 8 years old, cried in the arms of an officer. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the arms of 

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“In the arms of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20arms%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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