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greeting

[gree-ting] / ˈgri tɪŋ /


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With barely a greeting to the rest of the musicians, he starts to sing, challenging their earsplitting guitars with his lacerating sneers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Local pensioner Kevin Bridgeman said he would have no hesitation greeting Trump if their paths crossed.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

There’s no such broader conversation greeting another Evil Dead sequel, even though moviegoers seem to like it.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

“Eric … has never wavered in his commitment to covering up-and-coming athletes, greeting each day with seemingly endless energy and curiosity,” said Limón Romero.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

He and Namontack exchange the greeting of countrymen; with one fist, each taps first his own chest, then forehead, and then taps the other boy’s chest and forehead.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

She remains awed that the show’s viewers — most of whom don’t agree with her politics — have acknowledged her personal milestones with warm greetings and homemade gifts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

“We want to coach teams to ensure greetings connect with customers through authentic hospitality,” the company’s internal training document said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Typically printed in WSPU's colours of purple, white and green the cards combined traditional seasonal greetings with the movement's political message.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Over the following year, the two continued to exchange greetings, ideas and invitations.

From Salon May 19, 2026

Later, I heard Grandma talking to my father on the telephone as Mother Lois came in the back door with her usual cheerful greetings.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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