Examples of greeting in a Sentence

He addressed the members of the delegation with a formal greeting. the volunteer directed the conference participants towards the coffee after offering them a cheerful greeting

Recent Examples on the Web The damage has sidelined those operations of the 32-year-old company for now, though a greeting message on the company's Eagle facility phone line indicated the business was still functioning. — Jim Riccioli, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2022 Diplo made his way through the crowd, taking selfies with fans and greeting regulars. — New York Times, 13 May 2022 Yes, that welcome light and frosty greeting can lull you into a sense of security. — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 10 May 2022 Before determining the piece could be salvaged, the airport had high-resolution photos taken to re-create it in a window of the new airport’s greeting area. — Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Trump either greeting or arm wrestling a dog-sized frog. — Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2022 Consistency is essential in your signage, colors, uniforms, telephone greeting—the list goes on and on. — Mark Van Wye, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 There is no chirpy greeting, no acknowledgment of being observed at all. — New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022 Of course, when shopping for Mother’s Day greeting cards, don’t be afraid to share the love beyond your own mom—or mother figure. — Jake Smith, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2022 See More

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