salutations

Example Sentences

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My mind immediately slotted it amongst the many generic salutations students often received from college deans, campus safety, dining halls and resident advisors — but then I began to read.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2024

Government ministers tried to address these concerns by guaranteeing that sun salutations would be optional, though some dissenters are not assured.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023

“I think the salutations and stuff like that have to be more minimized.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

The heart of “Aeronauts,” not surprisingly, is what happens as the balloon goes higher and higher, as salutations like “clouds ahoy” are exchanged and wonders like an aureole or circular rainbow are observed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2019

They were dear boys, she thought, as she returned their salutations.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley