Powerful embrace (4,3)

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4,3

bear hug

(Other definitions for bear hug that I've seen before include "Closely grip" , "Stifling embrace" , "Rough tight embrace" , "Wrestling hold" , "Vigorous embrace" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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