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salute

[suh-loot] / səˈlut /


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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

"I salute the fortitude of my members who have needlessly been forced to endure months of attacks and hardship to get us to this point," the union leader said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

If anyone deserves a salute, it’s Saul Pacheco.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He promised to give them "a big salute on behalf of the American people and beyond that".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The repairman raised one hand to his head in a salute.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White




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