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salute

[suh-loot] / səˈlut /


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Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan were met at the airport by Kim in a red-carpet welcome complete with military salute and cheering crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Chinese were careful to appeal to Trump's love of pomp, greeting him with marching bands, soldiers in lockstep and a cannon salute that echoed through Tiananmen Square.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The US leader was greeted with a gun salute, cheering children and a tour of the stunning 15th Century Temple of Heaven.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

He has a secret plan scheduled for Sunday to salute his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

We slap palms and end with the Wakanda salute.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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