in greeting

idiom

: as a way to greet someone
He held out his hand in greeting.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen on TV greeting Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, who held his hand to his heart in greeting, at the start of the talks. Guy Faulconbridge, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025 In one frame, Tarek appears to hold his fist up in greeting to someone out of frame, while Christina bends over in a gesture that could be a curtsy, with a big grin on her face. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Galina met him just off the elevator and kissed his cheeks in greeting. Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025 Following the service, the children joined their parents in greeting well-wishers who lined the route to catch a glimpse of the family and share season's greetings. Erin Hill, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for in greeting

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“In greeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20greeting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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