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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the greeting" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to a specific salutation or expression of goodwill, often at the beginning of a conversation or correspondence. Example: "In the email, I started with the greeting 'Dear Mr. Smith' to set a formal tone."
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the greeting
noun
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
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From the greeting "Vanakkam!
(The greeting seems to be more dispensable).
DiCintio returned the greeting and looked away.
"Dear friend," comes the greeting.
No one leapt to return the greeting.
"Jambo!" comes the greeting in Swahili.
"Facebook friend!" McMorris returned the greeting and laughed.
ONWARD & UPWARD WITH THE ARTS about the greeting card business.
Open seats abound, and the greeting feels warm and sincere.
The greeting he reserved for Manchester United was different.
The awkward moment: It was the greeting that had everything.
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