hello

Example Sentences

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But for better results on every level, say hello and ask questions first.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

What I’ve learned from Del is to offer something that may mean more than a dollar or a sandwich: Say hello.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"A dydh da for hello, or a meur ras for thank you is an easy place to start. Our language is for everyone, and it is something we can all be proud of."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Then, soon after midnight on 8 May, Lavryovych sent Pochynok messages saying "hello" and "it's on", before leaving home in Sydenham and travelling to north London.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Earlier that day, when Minna had called her son to say hello, he’d answered with a harried “Mom, what’s wrong?” as if Minna were a problem to be solved, not a person to be loved.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman