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greeting

[gree-ting] / ˈgri tɪŋ /


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Despite Makhachev's record, Machado Garry displayed typical confidence as he made his walkout, before greeting his wife and draping an Ireland flag around him prior to entering the octagon.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Before that, however, I picked up a greeting card, which featured a pop-up display of Donald and Melania Trump in the Oval Office.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

The artist had begun her professional life as a designer of greeting cards and home accessories.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

He worked counting and greeting shoppers entering the front door, then was given a role as a cashier.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 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

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

From Salon May 19, 2026

In the mornings, Christine eagerly awaits the brightly colored, highly vocal birds swooping into their garden, whooping their greetings before flying off into the junglelike foliage.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

He was waiting with colleagues in the back of the public meeting room during most of the afternoon, ready with friendly greetings for people as they passed by.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

Brian Niccol’s ongoing overhaul is touching every aspect of the world’s biggest coffee chain, from barista greetings to order pickups.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

There’s a chorus of greetings from us kids: “Hi, Auntie. Hi, Uncle.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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