How to Use open arms in a Sentence

open arms

plural noun
  • The fashion world has embraced the singer with open arms.
    Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2022
  • When the time comes, the Sixers will welcome him back with open arms, ready to scare the rest of the league.
    Sarah Todd, Philly.com, 7 Apr. 2018
  • Some welcomed the refugees with open arms, but many more did not.
    CNN, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Suzie embraced the world of need with open arms and a loving heart.
    courant.com, 17 June 2019
  • The city of Phoenix took me in with open arms and made me a part of their family.
    Scott Bordow, azcentral, 7 July 2018
  • The city, the fans, the team, everybody’s welcomed me with open arms.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Rarely are the places and the minds that need changing going to greet that change with open arms.
    Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2019
  • Potluck dinners for Boomers at a church with open arms.
    John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 17 June 2022
  • For You Page and the platform welcomed the messiness with open arms.
    Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2021
  • All of them embrace me with open arms and are willing to help and share their tips.
    oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2022
  • From the beginning of my time here at The CW all of you welcomed me with open arms.
    Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The islanders welcome Sam with open arms and full pints that put him at ease.
    Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 15 Sep. 2020
  • For his part, Snipes welcomes the migrants with open arms.
    Ashley Killough, CNN, 6 Mar. 2021
  • The question is, will Son be welcomed back with open arms?
    Julia Horowitz, CNN, 22 Dec. 2020
  • From the wine snob to the cake boss, hosts across the board will welcome these thoughtful gifts with open arms (and an open fridge).
    Erin Parker, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2020
  • But the question is, who will be welcoming the U.S. back with open arms?
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2020
  • Nor was the report met with open arms by left-leaning groups.
    Kate Cox, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Tony was one who always welcomed you with open arms and a warm heart.
    courant.com, 11 Nov. 2019
  • This place is special and we were welcomed with open arms.
    James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Dec. 2021
  • This often equates to feet of snow in the mountains, where skiers welcome it with open arms.
    Derek Van Dam, CNN, 2 Dec. 2021
  • While Rouhani has embraced the retro trend with open arms, some styles still feel off-limits to her.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2022
  • So why not just give in and welcome the furry creatures with open arms?
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2019
  • Olivia Benson) made sure to welcome him back with open arms.
    Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 3 Apr. 2020
  • Best of all, the whole family is welcomed here with open arms.
    Kim Westerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The idea was met with open arms and didn’t require much convincing.
    Blake Newby, Essence, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Welcoming the hounds with open arms was a no-brainer for Howe; this is her life’s work.
    Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Most members of Telles’ small team welcomed their new boss with open arms.
    oregonlive, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The world does not always greet them and their best good intentions with open arms.
    Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2021
  • There were quick surprises: The sight of wide open arms could very well lead to a somersault.
    Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Other North Dakota Democrats are watching Mund with interest -- but not yet open arms.
    Isabella Murray, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2022

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