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bear hug

Pronunciation:  behr hug

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
  2. [n]  a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
 
 See Also: takeover attempt, wrestling hold

 

 

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 Related Terms: bite, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, cling, clinging, clutch, death grip, embrace, enfoldment, firm hold, foothold, footing, grapple, grasp, grip, gripe, hold, hug, iron grip, nip, purchase, seizure, squeeze, tight grip, toehold
 

 

 

 

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