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hello

[he-loh, huh-, hel-oh] / hɛˈloʊ, hə-, ˈhɛl oʊ /


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Still, “Time and Water” collapses the notion that we are somehow separate from these ancient, essential formations: an encouraging hello to the future from inside a sobering goodbye.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But when people tried, they learned that reaching out with a hello usually yielded a hello in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

We say a quick hello to each other, and Alex takes me to the back room.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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