waved

Example Sentences

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Pope Leo waved to the crowd gathered in the square below before delivering his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing - Latin for "to the city and the world".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

For Alyx, the 1 a.m. plan worked, at least initially: When the terminal opened, she was among the first waved through.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

The refs reviewed the play and waved off the basket and the foul, saying they took place after time expired, triggering overtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Regulators have historically waved through 97% without requesting additional information, and the FTC lacks the resources or strong legal rationale to challenge most of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Mystery Auntie glanced over and waved at me, but then continued talking.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith