Example Sentences

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Manchester United have struggled for consistency since the Portuguese coach was appointed in November and while he and the club's fans will have welcomed this win, there were still some causes for concern.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

Amorim will have welcomed the chance to smile as there's not been too many opportunities to do so in his time at the club so far.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025

After difficult starts to the season, neither manager will have welcomed the international break.

From The Guardian • Oct. 17, 2019

Related: Canada 'is making history' with airlift of Syrian refugees, says minister By the end of 2016 Canada will have welcomed between 280,000 and 305,000 new permanent residents, including the refugees, he said.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2016

By Monday, you will have welcomed me into all 99 counties in Iowa.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2016