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bear hug

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bear hug
1. a wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms
2. Commerce an approach to the board of one company by another to indicate that an offer is to be made for their shares


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A fight broke out and O'Brien put Woodward in a bear hug and bit him three times.
Battle of prison posers by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Graham, who will portray Al Capone in Boardwalk Empire, lifted music star Goldie in a bear hug and said: "This fella is great.
Stephen: I could be Al Rapone by The Mirror (London, England)
Big Bear Hug Nicholas Oldland Kids Can Press 2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150 9781554534647, $16.
Big Bear Hug by Children's Bookwatch
 
 
 
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