Example Sentences

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The brace was the first of Balogun’s international career and came in his World Cup debut before a crowd of family and friends, a cheering section he saluted from behind the goal line after scoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Crowds lined the streets crying out "Long live the pope!" as Leo saluted the faithful from his popemobile before the mass.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The team sang and saluted during subsequent matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The Iran players sang and saluted during the anthem in their following matches against tournament hosts Australia and the Philippines.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

At that Ged left off his bleak thoughts and his gazing ahead over the sea, and he saluted Yarrow more earnestly, perhaps, than Vetch.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin