greeting

Example Sentences

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One of the earliest scripts she wrote was a greeting for users returning home, which she wanted to feel like the "warmest welcome in the whole wide world."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Davis’ son Erin arrives early to the opening, and slowly makes his way around the room, shaking hands and greeting friends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If you don’t splurge on an airport lei greeting, pick one up at a local Target.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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 Austrian townspeople welcomed the Nazis, greeting the soldiers with flowers and swastika displays.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti