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Examples

  • Sanofi on Aug. 29 sent Genzyme a so-called bear-hug letter in an effort to exert pressure on the company and Mr. Termeer by appealing to shareholders.

    Sanofi Launches Genzyme Bid Jeanne Whalen 2010

  • Sanofi on Aug. 29 sent Genzyme a so-called bear-hug letter in an effort to exert pressure on the company and Mr. Termeer by appealing to shareholders.

    Sanofi Lining Up Genzyme Financing Dana Cimilluca 2010

  • Frona wailed, received the bear-hug, and managed to press his hand till it almost hurt.

    CHAPTER 21 2010

  • But at the roar of laughter that greeted his inversion, Bettles released the bear-hug and turned fiercely on them.

    Chapter III 2010

  • He did not know whether to bear-hug the radiant young creature or to take her hand and help her ashore.

    CHAPTER 6 2010

  • The fear inside Yahoo is that Microsoft, if it completes its bear-hug acquisition, will gut the company of employees and product groups.

    Takeover giggles 2008

  • He rose and gave me a giant bear-hug and slapped me on the back.

    The Faculty Club Danny Tobey 2010

  • He rose and gave me a giant bear-hug and slapped me on the back.

    The Faculty Club Danny Tobey 2010

  • She runs outside to give him a book and a Nana bear-hug.

    Nancy Ruhling: Astoria Characters: The Big-Hearted Restaurateur 2010

  • He rose and gave me a giant bear-hug and slapped me on the back.

    The Faculty Club Danny Tobey 2010

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