welcome

Example Sentences

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"This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation," said Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Haaland's hat-trick was a welcome return to form for a player who had netted just once in his past seven games in all competitions, including a blank for Norway.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

This makes it a welcome passenger on lazy day trips or late-night drives, and a generally acceptable ambient addition to crowded good times.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

To this day, nostalgia is about as welcome in Apple Park as an Android phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Owen and George pushed the door open and stepped over the polar bear welcome mat.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz