welcome mat
Americannoun
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Example Sentences
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But all that is “ringing hollow” now, and not because of streaming and smoking bans: “They took away the welcome mat / Lady Liberty don’t look so good when there’s a tear in her gown.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Nice shoes!” read the welcome mat inside the CitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon hotel—a fitting quip since I already knew I would be walking a lot to avoid expensive ride-shares and taxis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
He added that "the last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists".
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2025
“There’s not a welcome mat, it’s more like a no-trespassing mat.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
“Oma says a smile is a welcome mat for conversation.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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