roll out the red carpet
Example Sentences
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Because many New Jersey towns haven’t hosted film crews, they’re often eager to roll out the red carpet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Come the new year, Jennifer Lopez will roll out the red carpet for more than just her new album, “This Is Me ... Now.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
“I promise you that we’re going to roll out the red carpet and it’s going to be a visit like no other,” Mr. Varadkar told the president ahead of their Oval Office meeting on Friday.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
He made it clear that he’s not expecting opponents to roll out the red carpet for him as his playing career winds down.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
According to what my dad told us later, the guy said, “We’ll roll out the red carpet, then.”
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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