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greeting

[gree-ting] / ˈgri tɪŋ /


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Before that, however, I picked up a greeting card, which featured a pop-up display of Donald and Melania Trump in the Oval Office.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

In a video shared by CJP, Kejriwal is seen greeting the activist with folded hands before shaking his hand.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Fanara posted himself at the door, greeting guests.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

A bright new store in Shelby attached to a Dunkin’ has 12 gas pumps, a row of colorful slushie machines and a shiny moose statue greeting customers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

A few gave curious, sidelong glances to the strangers in the hall, and their eyes grew wide at the presence of the boys, but none dared break rank to offer a greeting.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Over the following year, the two continued to exchange greetings, ideas and invitations.

From Salon May 19, 2026

In the mornings, Christine eagerly awaits the brightly colored, highly vocal birds swooping into their garden, whooping their greetings before flying off into the junglelike foliage.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

He was waiting with colleagues in the back of the public meeting room during most of the afternoon, ready with friendly greetings for people as they passed by.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

"Mauretania to Urban Council, Amble, to the last and kindliest port in England, greetings and thanks. Mauretania."

From BBC Feb. 13, 2026

Most of the boys were Neeley’s classmates and he had a great time hollering greetings across the room.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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