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salute

[suh-loot] / səˈlut /


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Military personnel salute those who outrank them, but all military personnel, regardless of rank, salute Medal of Honor recipients.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

"See… I recovered," the subsistence farmer said as he raised his hands in the air three times in a victory salute and in praise of God.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

This year’s event included a salute to the armed forces, with the official songs of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

It’s not merely trendy psychologizing to salute the qualities of a sturdy tree: a humbling reminder of time’s immensity, but also a living embodiment of shelter, change and growth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She stood straight and gave a crisp salute.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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