welcome mat
Example Sentences
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But the finance minister, who’s been instrumental in Zug’s transformation, now wants to pull up the welcome mat with the population cap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Nice shoes!” read the welcome mat inside the CitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon hotel—a fitting quip since I already knew I would be walking a lot to avoid expensive ride-shares and taxis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
Spurs had finally agreed a deal after long negotiations and had the welcome mat ready until the Gunners stepped in to snatch the boyhood Arsenal fan, who was at the club until he was 13.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2025
A welcome mat doesn’t get more welcoming than that for a conductor, and this is someone who has yet no official title with the orchestra.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
Even now I can see the whole house, inside and out: a welcome mat at the door, a red kettle on the stove, the million stars shining in through the skylight at night.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
