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Recent Examples of welcome mat
Boston is set to roll out the welcome mat for soccer fans from around the globe for the World Cup, while the town hosting the premier event is threatening to withhold an essential license.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Pack also said there could be evidence on the welcome mat outside the door, which the person appears to have stepped on.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Travel is always better when a destination rolls out the welcome mat, and one Texas city is considered better at doing that than any other in the United States.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The Ducks will play their next six games in Southern California, five at home, beginning with rolling out the welcome mat for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Pack also said there could be evidence on the welcome mat outside the door, which the person appears to have stepped on.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Travel is always better when a destination rolls out the welcome mat, and one Texas city is considered better at doing that than any other in the United States.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
The Ducks will play their next six games in Southern California, five at home, beginning with rolling out the welcome mat for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome mat
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Taiwan blamed China for blocking the trip, accusing Beijing of forcing the African nations to deny permission for Lai’s aircraft to pass through their airspace.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 May 2026
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Authorities in the West African island nation have denied the MV Hondius permission to dock at the port of Praia as a precautionary measure, complicating efforts to evacuate sick passengers and provide urgent medical care.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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