greeting

Example Sentences

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Munir was at the centre of the action during that round of talks, greeting both delegations on their arrival and displaying bonhomie with US Vice President JD Vance.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The King spent time greeting a number of people from the community who had gathered outside, and said to some waiting: "I hope I haven't disrupted your normal activities too much."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The scattered boos greeting this news were nothing compared to the full-throated braying that later sent both director and set designer into the night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"The handshake evolved very slowly as a mode of greeting and had no bearing on hat-honor as a gesture of deference," he says.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

“Princess,” Jack’s grandfather said by way of greeting, his face now a much healthier color.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley