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greet

[greet] / grit /


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It has changed how markets react to scary news and also the enthusiasm with which they greet hot new tech such as quantum computing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

When Dr. Becky says to greet guilt that creeps in for not knowing this stuff, I do: “Hi, Guilt.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Many travel to greet the returning prisoners in the hope of gleaning information about their loved ones.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

When he was brought outside, firefighters were waiting to greet the family’s hero.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He held the box over his head, ready to greet his friends, but they were shouting at him and waving their arms.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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