She gladly/eagerly 'embraced' [='welcomed'] the opportunity/chance to study abroad.
These ideas have been (widely) 'embraced' by a the scientific community.
They 'embraced' one last time before going their separate ways.
(..) I- I need some time, sire. Yes. By sunset, I hope you will have agreed. Now embrace me as my son. And bring an old man another blanket. - My father favors you now. - My lady. It was not always so. (..)2000 Gladiator
(..) Honor Maximus. He won the battle. - General. - Highness. Rome salutes you, and I embrace you as a brother. It has been too long, my old friend. - Highness. - Here, Father. Take my arm. (..)2000 Gladiator