How to Use open arms in a Sentence

open arms

plural noun
  • Some welcomed the refugees with open arms, but many more did not.
    — CNN, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Nobody was there to welcome me with open arms.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
  • Nor was the report met with open arms by left-leaning groups.
    — Kate Cox, Ars Technica, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Suzie embraced the world of need with open arms and a loving heart.
    — courant.com, 17 June 2019
  • Tony was one who always welcomed you with open arms and a warm heart.
    — courant.com, 11 Nov. 2019
  • All of them embrace me with open arms and are willing to help and share their tips.
    — oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Kansas City has welcomed the world with open arms.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
  • 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
  • So why not just give in and welcome the furry creatures with open arms?
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2019
  • 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
  • Sims was also relieved to have her friends welcome her back with open arms.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • 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
  • The islanders welcome Sam with open arms and full pints that put him at ease.
    — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 15 Sep. 2020
  • The city, the fans, the team, everybody’s welcomed me with open arms.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 20 Dec. 2022
  • This often equates to feet of snow in the mountains, where skiers welcome it with open arms.
    — Derek Van Dam, CNN, 2 Dec. 2021
  • There was an air of celebration and a welcome with open arms for those that made the trek.
    — Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2021
  • But challenges aside, the public is eager to welcome the new eatery with open arms.
    — al, 5 July 2020
  • While Rouhani has embraced the retro trend with open arms, some styles still feel off-limits to her.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • The good news, Williams said, is that everyone has welcomed him with open arms.
    — Jeff Jacobs, courant.com, 15 Sep. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Thank you to the Michigan coaches and staff for accepting me with open arms.
    — Michael Cohen, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Thank you to the Michigan coaches and staff for accepting me with open arms.
    — Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 4 Jan. 2022
  • For You Page and the platform welcomed the messiness with open arms.
    — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • For You Page and the platform welcomed the messiness with open arms.
    — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2021
  • Will producer Scott Rudin be welcomed back with open arms?
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 May 2026

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