greeting

Example Sentences

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An advertisement for the train service, in Korean and Mandarin, touted a new chapter in bilateral relations with the greeting: “Welcome, Chinese comrades!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

After greeting students, chasing a football around, "attacking" shoelaces and tights, and exploring parts of the school she has never seen before, the pitter-patter of puppy paws slows down.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

He then received a warm greeting by his teammates in the dugout.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

His official biography on the Downing Street website says apart from rodent control: "Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality."

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

I recognize that gesture; it’s a common greeting in the Dhahabu Region of the west.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray