welcome mat
Americannoun
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But the finance minister, who’s been instrumental in Zug’s transformation, now wants to pull up the welcome mat with the population cap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The welcome mat is out for high school coaches.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
Uganda is among a raft of poorer countries pulling back the welcome mat, which officials here blame on deep cuts to American aid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
Spurs had finally agreed a deal after long negotiations and had the welcome mat ready until the Gunners stepped in to snatch the boyhood Arsenal fan, who was at the club until he was 13.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
My mother stomped on the welcome mat to shake the dirt from her boots and went inside with Uncle Darnell.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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