greeting

Example Sentences

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One of the earliest scripts she wrote was a greeting for users returning home, which she wanted to feel like the "warmest welcome in the whole wide world."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Davis’ son Erin arrives early to the opening, and slowly makes his way around the room, shaking hands and greeting friends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The King spent time greeting a number of people from the community who had gathered outside, and said to some waiting: "I hope I haven't disrupted your normal activities too much."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"The handshake evolved very slowly as a mode of greeting and had no bearing on hat-honor as a gesture of deference," he says.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

With no smile, no greeting, he inspected me in astonishment.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu