salute
Example Sentences
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He has a secret plan scheduled for Sunday to salute his mother.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Then they paid their respects at Arlington National Cemetery, where they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and a gun salute was fired.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
British officials will be pleased so far with the pomp-filled US welcome for Charles and Camilla, which has included a 21-gun salute, military jet flypast and a state banquet at the White House.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
The Kenyan Airways plane on which Sawe flew home was given a water cannon salute when it arrived, as dancers and musicians performed.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Abby’s dad crossed his heart with the spatula and did some sort of salute.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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