Sentence examples for were saluting from inspiring English sources

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were saluting

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To make a gesture in honor of someone or something.

  • They saluted the flag as it passed in the parade.

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Adnan threw his head back and extended his open hands toward the sky, as if he were saluting a god.

The Southampton players, Virgil van Dijk such a towering presence in their number, were saluting a giddy travelling support long after the final whistle here.

It was before a regular season game against the St . LouisCardinals this summer and the Mets were saluting the 10 greatest moments in club history.

While Michael Dukakis, Governor Paul Cellucci of Massachusetts and other dignitaries were saluting the departure of the Acela Regional, the critical Acela Express test train -- which can cruise at 150 m.p.h.

As Ireland sailed on the wings of tonight's 3-0 victory against Saudi Arabia to the second round of the World Cup, Irish fans were saluting their star striker, R. Keane.

Inside, Indonesia's top military men were saluting their commander in chief, President Abdurrahman Wahid, and respectfully declining to carry out his order to impose a state of emergency so that he could cling to office.

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The minuet was performed in open couples; spectators and partners were saluted with ceremonial bows.

While entering we were saluted in a manner becoming the inhabitants of this savage land.

Known as the Unified Team, its members were saluted with their individual national anthems and flags at medal ceremonies.

In 1993, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter and Otis Redding were saluted with postage stamps.

Tyler Perry and Walter Mosely, amongst others, were saluted for their dedication and financial contributions towards keeping the arts alive.

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