hello

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At a news conference in Auckland announcing his appointment, Rennie's opening words in Maori were "Kia orana koutou", which translate as "hello to all" or "hello everyone".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Nathan would say hello to Guthrie when he passed her on the street, but said he didn’t know her personally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It says I see you, I’m glad you’re here, no need to chat if you’re tired—this is just a hello.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

“She says hello to everyone. Remembers everybody’s name. She is the dream No. 1 on the call sheet and she leads by example and sets the tone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

“Um, hello? You’re, like, standing on my front porch?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller