hello

Example Sentences

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You'd have a little nod and say hello.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

All this came out by just happening to stop by and say hello to the starters who are always pleasant and enjoy talking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Marc’s mother, Sandra Saldívar, had briefly seen him earlier, exchanging a quick hello and goodbye before he left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“The Comeback” has a way of reappearing with Valerie’s perky “hello, hello, hello!” at inflection points like this, making the perpetually out-of-step performer uncannily right on time, always.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“When I tried to say hello, she looked truly alarmed. There was no snarling or slashing or stabbing. But there was fear in her eyes. I think she’s shy.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el