greet

Example Sentences

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Xi walked out by himself to greet Trump with a handshake, not the “big, fat hug” Trump earlier said he was expecting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

When Dr. Becky says to greet guilt that creeps in for not knowing this stuff, I do: “Hi, Guilt.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Many travel to greet the returning prisoners in the hope of gleaning information about their loved ones.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“How will they greet one another? With a handshake, a hug or a scowl? These are the dramas that the political nerds like myself love to look for,” Sadhwani said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In the parking lot, Aldo raced over to greet us and wish us happy holidays.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney