salutation
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In a warm, cuddly segment, he taught Elmo the meaning of the salutation “as-salamu alaykum.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
If you’re still in a “Happy New Year” state of mind, you’re probably not alone, even if there’s debate about how far into January you can offer such a salutation.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
In the letter to Pfizer, Trump crossed out “Dr. Bourla” in the salutation and wrote “Albert” with a marker, a sign of their familiarity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
If one was unable to find individuals who shared the same ancestral ties in West Africa, replicating a specific salutation surely proved difficult.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2024
“And where the deuce ha’ you been?” was Mrs. Joe’s Christmas salutation, when I and my conscience showed ourselves.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Consequently, enslaved friends likely recreated or reimagined their ancestral salutations and modified them within their new circumstances.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2024
Government ministers tried to address these concerns by guaranteeing that sun salutations would be optional, though some dissenters are not assured.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
“I think the salutations and stuff like that have to be more minimized.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
The Wing promised a heady mix of sun salutations, power lunches and drop-in day care, with zippy Wi-Fi and a powder room stocked with Chanel perfume, organic tampons and Honest Co. diapers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2023
Already he knew that Ed Mills would be working on his first cup of coffee, occupying the stool nearest the door and casting dark, scowling salutations at all who entered after him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
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