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In a statement, Martin said he had welcomed the stage adaptation "with great enthusiasm and excitement", adding that it will be "thrilling to watch the events of this new play unfold in a live environment".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The defence ministry had welcomed Abdi's announcement, saying army troops would deploy in the areas after the SDF withdrew.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

He told me they had welcomed a former Green councillor this week and would unveil a Labour defector next week.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The visa and immigration applications of Afghans, whom the U.S. had welcomed in 2021 as it pulled all troops from the country, have been halted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Why else did the class, which had welcomed her so warmly at first, ignore her so now?

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord