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welcome

[wel-kuhm] / ˈwɛl kəm /






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More than two-thirds of Irish people do not welcome the visit, according to a Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks poll reported last week.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Even when companies say they welcome oversight, they often disagree about what form it should take.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Barritt said news of the arrest came as a welcome surprise Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

More rain is in the forecast this week and while that will be welcome, sustained rainfall is needed to reverse drought conditions.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Tired of the trouble, David opened his front door, and stood up to the crowd, “You are welcome to search the house from garret to cellar, if you do so respectfully.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

The BBC understands the King was unaware of the move before last weekend but he welcomes the opportunity to see more of the Sussex family in a private and personal capacity.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Amziah knows everyone in the county, welcomes convicts and immigrants to stay on his property, and once raised foster children, until his wife died.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Austin welcomes competition of any and all ages, seeing it as a worthy challenge and a path that will only make him better.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

“Most people wander on land between the time they die and the kugadzira ceremony, when their family welcomes them home,” the fisherman explained.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Rubio arrived in Lima after stops in Colombia and Ecuador, where he welcomed closer coordination against criminal gangs that Washington now describes as terrorist organizations.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Dignitaries and celebrities welcomed it too and Windows became an it-venue for black-tie galas, weddings, fundraisers and hell-raisers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Cheaper Mexican workers had been welcomed during World War I, and were still coming north more casually back then, even as a U.S. labor group was beginning to agitate for organizing American migrant farm workers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Kent's police and crime commissioner Matthew Scott said he welcomed the independent learning review by the College of Policing.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

“So do I,” added her husband, who welcomed the thought of a chance for trying the Socratic method of education on modern youth.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

For a low-key afternoon or evening, I like Canni, a cafe, bar and third space that’s especially welcoming if drinking isn’t your thing.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Since welcoming their child, the actors have maintained her privacy by not sharing her name or posting any images of her face online, while their home has become even more of a special sanctuary.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

Back at the port, West, the Army veteran welcoming the sailors, said he could identify with the reports of mental-health challenges on board the ship.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The Monaco chief is open to welcoming back both players.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Penelope made a mental note to tell Miss Mortimer what a good job the welcoming committee had done.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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