How to Use open arms in a Sentence

open arms

plural noun
  • Welcome my brotha @idriselba with tattooed and open arms...
    Andrea Mandell, USA TODAY, 5 July 2018
  • The city of Phoenix took me in with open arms and made me a part of their family.
    Scott Bordow, azcentral, 7 July 2018
  • Not every politician should expect to be welcomed with open arms by either tour, though.
    Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, 5 June 2018
  • The town welcomed them with open arms, but high-ranking government officials did not.
    Kristine Phillips, Washington Post, 27 June 2018
  • Former and current Lakers welcomed James with open arms.
    Daniel O'Boyle, latimes.com, 2 July 2018
  • Rather than eliminate a subsection of movies, the world's greatest film festival should welcome them with open arms.
    Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2018
  • The Dutchman is still very popular among the Feyenoord support, who would likely welcome him back with open arms.
    SI.com, 6 July 2018
  • Jackie would always be found cleaning her home, generously giving, and welcoming people with open arms.
    courant.com, 24 June 2018
  • Meghan has been welcomed into the Royal Family with open arms, and the British public approves of its new princess.
    Marcia Moody, Town & Country, 19 May 2018
  • Still, if James wanted to sign with the Mavericks, the candid owner would welcome the best basketball player in the world with open arms.
    Peter Dawson, star-telegram, 11 June 2018
  • Instead of bringing Qatar back into the fold and easing tensions, the blockade drove Qatar deeper into the open arms of Iran.
    Chas Danner, Daily Intelligencer, 20 May 2018
  • Political leaders in metro Phoenix welcomed Theranos with open arms five years ago and the area served as testing grounds for its unproven finger-stick blood draws.
    Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 5 July 2018
  • Dubravka became a fan favourite during his loan spell, and Newcastle fans will now have plenty more to look forward to ahead of next season, welcoming the goalkeeper back with open arms.
    SI.com, 30 May 2018
  • Kljestan tapped a quick short pass to Meram, who hit the ball with just enough power to slip through the open arms and legs of United goalkeeper Steve Clark.
    Emily Olsen, Pro Soccer USA, 21 June 2018
  • The fashion world has embraced the singer with open arms.
    Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Suzie embraced the world of need with open arms and a loving heart.
    courant.com, 17 June 2019
  • 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
  • So, when a woman named Lily shows up on Emily’s doorstep claiming to be her half-sister, Emily takes her in with open arms.
    Josie Howell | , al, 24 Mar. 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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