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as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the speaker introduced the evening's honored guest with a lavish salutation
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
began the discussion with a gracious salutation to the distinguished assembly
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Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max.
Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Sun salutations combined with boat and plank pose can be a great start to getting the body moving and strengthening the core and other muscles.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
The only surviving note from Dickinson to her father was written just before his death—and is blank:
Dear Father—
Emily—
Between the salutation and the signature, the editors point out, are two pinholes.
—Kamran Javadizadeh, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2024
There is even a gym on a lower floor, as well as yoga mats for sunrise sun salutations, bluetooth speakers and daily maid service.
—Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Sun salutations combined with boat and plank pose can be a great start to getting the body moving and strengthening the core and other muscles.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024
The only surviving note from Dickinson to her father was written just before his death—and is blank:
Dear Father—
Emily—
Between the salutation and the signature, the editors point out, are two pinholes.
—Kamran Javadizadeh, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2024
There is even a gym on a lower floor, as well as yoga mats for sunrise sun salutations, bluetooth speakers and daily maid service.
—Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
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The young and the old arrived clutching white candles, ready to light them, along with flowers, and handwritten notes paying tribute to those killed in Tuesday’s massacre.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Producer Guild is paying tribute to them with the Trailblazer Award, celebrating their shared commitment to leading the way for female producers and championing women’s voices in Hollywood.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Musk was also accused of making a Nazi salute on stage during an event celebrating Trump's January inauguration.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Protesters called for the reinstatement of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies banned by the Trump Administration and stronger hate speech laws, up to and including a ban on Nazi propaganda and salutes.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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Like their greeting, the documentary comes as an unexpected and welcoming invitation to stay awhile, even play awhile.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Differing Tones Additionally, Canary Technologies highlights how a front desk greeting sets the tone for a guest's stay.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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With the aim of promoting safety among youth, as many as 100,000 Minnesota children will receive a ‘citation’ for a free small DQ cone if spotted wearing a helmet while biking, scootering, skateboarding or in-line skating.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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By the end of the night, Jordan would be jailed, charged with cocaine possession and resisting arrest and received a citation for driving under the influence.—
Cristobal Reyes,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Jokes are usually emphasized by dramatic music cutting out (à la comedy movie trailers), a trick that overstays its welcome.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to a friend of Jason Kelce, the Swift-Kelce crew did not receive the warmest welcome from Bills fans during last year's Chiefs-Bills playoff game.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 Jan. 2025
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The artists could have picked punk rock instead of choir hymns, traveling around dive bars recording punks screaming about anarchy and smashing up their gear.—
Oskar Oprey,
Artforum,
28 Jan. 2025
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Anyone interested in performing hymns with Frost and the Village Community Chorale should contact the church music ministries coordinator, Twyla Arant, at twylaa@villagechurch.org.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sure, there are endless sources chattering to the tabloid that this was maybe an homage to one of West’s album covers or a master plan by West to troll the world and get attention, one that Censori cosigns.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Randy Newman song was a fitting homage that managed to pay tribute to the city and showcase the resilience of the city and its people.—
Katherine Singh,
refinery29.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Salutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salutation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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