How to Use well-wisher in a Sentence
well-wisher
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            The well-wishers stooped to kiss Ahed in her wheelchair and thank God for her health.
                        
 —Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 
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            When a well-wisher near Habba hollered out, Trump heard the voice and asked to speak to his fan.
                        
 —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024 
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            When Raziq went out on the streets, he was mobbed by crowds of well-wishers.
                        
 —Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024 
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            Seeing this, the line of well-wishers freezes at the dressing-room door.
                        
 —Han Ong, New Yorker, 22 June 2025 
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            Dozens of well-wishers stood waiting for her with signs.
                        
 —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025 
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            Parsons, swarmed with well-wishers, could barely make his way through the crowd.
                        
 —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024 
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            Along a side gate, well-wishers had left a few bouquets—daisies, lilies—and get-well-soon cards for Catherine.
                        
 —Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024 
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            Charles, 74, waved and smiled at well-wishers who had gathered nearby to capture a glimpse of the monarch as news cameras flashed.
                        
 —Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024 
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            The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their three children to greet well-wishers for the morning’s festivities.
                        
 —Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 
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            See the Cute Moment The second embrace sent well-wishers wild, and Kate giggled.
                        
 —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023 
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            Leaving the restaurant takes a bit of time, as well-wishers (is that Elizabeth Berkley ...
                        
 —Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023 
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            Charles was photographed greeting well-wishers outside of the chapel.
                        
 —USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024 
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            Every machine of every sort should be destroyed by the well-wisher of his species.
                        
 —Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025 
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            With the camera tight on the golfer, McIlroy was feted by a parade of well-wishers during a long stroll back to the clubhouse.
                        
 —Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 
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            Lohan's well-wishers were quick to compliment her in the comments on her post.
                        
 —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 
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            The well-wishers cheered as the couple shared a kiss on their way out of church following the ceremony.
                        
 —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 
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            Thousands of well-wishers celebrated the moment as both a farewell and a fresh start.
                        
 —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025 
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            In the comments, well-wishers praise his heroic actions.
                        
 —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 
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            The teenager covered his face and cried with joy, barely able to shake the hands of well-wishers who had moved to congratulate him.
                        
 —Alana Wise, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024 
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            Without skipping a beat, Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent moved along the line to chat with well-wishers.
                        
 —Janine Henni, People.com, 29 July 2025 
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            Carl Philip and Sofia thanked the well-wishers who welcomed them in a recap post on social media, and made their first statement about the baby on the way.
                        
 —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 
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            When Tisdale shared her news, well-wishers flooded her post with comments about the timing.
                        
 —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 June 2024 
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            Several of his team-mates, who had exited the changing rooms behind him, dashed to the end of the line to extend the row of well-wishers yet further.
                        
 —Tom Williams, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025 
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            At first, the parents assume these are just random, anonymous well-wishers.
                        
 —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2024 
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            The royal couple braved the rain during their visit to Pontypridd, Wales, on Feb. 27 to meet well-wishers who had gathered for a chance to say hello.
                        
 —Stephanie Petit, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 
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            Greeted by friends and well-wishers, Brody looked visibly moved.
                        
 —Paul Chi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025 
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            Bruce spent about 50 minutes on the field before the ceremony, where he was hounded by well-wishers.
                        
 —Patrick Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 
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            The royal couple waved delightedly to a crowd of well-wishers before making their way into the chapel through the Galilee Porch.
                        
 —Max Foster, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024 
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            The GoFundMe appeal continues to raise donations from well-wishers keen to help the family move on from the tragedy.
                        
 —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 
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            Princess Charlene seemed to click with one well-wisher in particular.
                        
 —Janine Henni, People.com, 21 July 2025 
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