salute
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The Kenyan Airways plane on which Sawe flew home was given a water cannon salute when it arrived, as dancers and musicians performed.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"We send our wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the wounded police officer and salute the US Secret Service for their swift and decisive action."
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Asked if his wife will now salute him, Dearborn said, “No, I still salute her.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The author’s title, for a notable instance, clips off the end of the full line “those who are about to die salute you”—an expression credited to gladiators but was seldom actually exclaimed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
I lifted both arms above my head, flashed a smile in the usual salute to the judges, then stepped to the center of the runway.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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