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[wel-kuhm] / ˈwɛl kəm /






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“You’re not welcome in my city,” she told an agent in a video posted on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Days before a summit last month with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Trump alarmed some lawmakers when he said he would welcome China’s automakers into the country, so long as they built vehicles locally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

"We would welcome the development of practical, evidence-based guidance to support the work of schools in the use of education technology," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Bonnie Nawara, 73, said she would welcome any increase in Social Security.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Dinner is at eight. You’re welcome here: you’re my grandson, and it’s right that you should come. But don’t forget what I said.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Nonetheless, they said Cook "welcomes the opportunity to present the facts so she can clear her name and demonstrate there is no legal basis to fire her."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Located on the capital's historic Royal Mile, the cathedral welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors each year.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Then in the evening, in a separately ticketed event, Disney Hall welcomes film composer extraordinaire Michael Giacchino for a double feature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner on Thursday, and he promises to ask China’s leader to release Jimmy Lai from his Hong Kong prison cell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

He welcomes us with Mr. Brady's confident smile, speaking slowly, enunciating each word clearly.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

The “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star, who recently revealed he has been married for two years, announced on Instagram on Tuesday that he and his wife had welcomed a baby a while ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

He all but welcomed disunion because it offered him a chance to pursue his only true passion: Army service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Mahmood Ul Islam, a 72-year-old lawyer in Kohat, south of Peshawar, told AFP he welcomed the emergency order, accusing the provincial government of "incompetence".

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Robert Pattinson, who welcomed his first child with Suki Waterhouse in March 2024, says that as a parent, the events depicted in his new film are "terrifying"

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

His chestnut skin was wrinkled and thoroughly spotted, as though age had been welcomed as a friend instead of an adversary.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Starbucks shares are still up 10.7% so far this year, as the coffee chain tries to revive sales with new drinks and more welcoming coffee shops.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Anwar's about-face welcoming of Min Aung Hlaing and returning back migrants is partially due to a shift in domestic politics, experts say.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Working with producers Camper, D’Mile and Kaytranada — and welcoming guest appearances by the likes of Mars, SZA and Leon Thomas — Monét tells a rich story about a woman searching for fulfillment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The documentary has introduced the competition, Carrbridge, and the wonderful world of porridge to a whole new audience, and we're really looking forward to welcoming this year's competitors to the village," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Girls of the welcoming committee, please escort our guests inside. Did everyone get a handkerchief?”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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