salute
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“You are a humanitarian also, sir, and I salute that.”
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
In the seven-second clip filmed in July 2007, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt is seen leading about a dozen people in the salute.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The ceremony included a presidential salute from the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The portions of the ceremony that salute the broadcast network programs tend to be nostalgia driven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Both girls salute each other, the referee, the audience.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Max Medellin, 12, of Troop 10 from Reseda salutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
President Lai Ching-te officially welcomed Pena on Friday with military honours, including cannon salutes and red carpet, ahead of a sit-down meeting.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
The players snapped salutes at each other after great plays.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2026
RM and V celebrated with salutes and a saxophone performance as they were discharged in June; and shortly afterwards, confirmed a new album and tour for 2026.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
Jessica salutes, Zach gives me a high five, and then they turn to leave.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
The Hindenburg lifted off shortly after 7 p.m., saluted by a brass band playing “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” and cheered by a large crowd, including a Hitler Youth troop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The program has struggled in the ratings since he took over in January when, during his inaugural week, he awkwardly saluted Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the close of one episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Pelicot said she "saluted the strength" and courage of one of the young girls for speaking out after the attack.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Cheering crowds waved Chinese flags at a farewell ceremony ahead of the launch, while a band played and the three astronauts saluted on stage.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
He handed them back to me, quickly snapped his heels together, and saluted.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
President Droupadi Murmu said the nation was proud of Machchhar, saluting his "heroic courage and incredible presence of mind" and saying his actions helped prevent a major tragedy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
His final masterstroke—bullying the world into saluting his greatness by executing an incredible comeback—will once again remind him that the maw at the center of his being remains unfilled.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
He wheeled away after the ball hit the back of the Celtic net, saluting the fans, applauding their support as he drank in the acclaim.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
Gus said again, saluting and clicking his heels.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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