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hello

[he-loh, huh-, hel-oh] / hɛˈloʊ, hə-, ˈhɛl oʊ /


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Doing her Rogue voice, Zann recalls: “I said, ‘You had me at hello, sugah.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

The couple usually spoke on video calls every few days, sometimes with other crew members joining in to say hello.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

But when people tried, they learned that reaching out with a hello usually yielded a hello in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But for better results on every level, say hello and ask questions first.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Barry couldn’t walk half a block without someone shouting hello from a porch and waving him up for a chat and a glass of iced tea.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis




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