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[wel-kuhm] / ˈwɛl kəm /






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Frayssinous made clear he would welcome the NRL's proposed investment in Super League.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

While the other judges sometimes treat dessert as something illicit, Lawson’s unabashed enthusiasm for baked goods is a welcome change.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

On this score, it’s a welcome development if tech investors are acting in part on a growing conviction that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh intends to pour less rum into the punchbowl.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

I would love for you to come sit in my audience and feel welcome to the party.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

“No, that’s cool! Totally get it. We just wanted to offer. You’re welcome anytime.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

He adds that the central point of conflict is Charles “wishes it was a few hundred years ago,” whereas Liz tries to be with the times, progressive and welcomes change.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

About 70 people have already registered and current GB player Conway welcomes the competition.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

On its website, it says it welcomes "above all" veterans of the Ukraine war and their families, as well as students and schoolchildren.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The bank says it welcomes the cash conversion targets, which should continue to support shareholder remuneration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

It welcomes all who embrace freedom to participate in the making of a democratic, nonracial South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Here’s what happened when hotels, restaurants and runways in Paris welcomed dogs for several days this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

ITV welcomed the letter and said the deal would help it "compete with global streaming platforms, benefiting viewers, advertisers and the UK creative industries".

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Residents welcomed the decision, although they said the pollution had been even worse earlier in the week.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

As much as he welcomed food and the chance to rest, Taran was silent throughout the meal, and continued so when he retired to his nest of straw.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

Lucas added the party needed to be made "a welcoming place for Jewish people."

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

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

The report said "children were cared for in a comfortable, welcoming and homely environment" and "were cared for with warmth, kindness and a nurturing approach".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 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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