How to Use well-wisher in a Sentence
well-wisher
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The well-wishers stooped to kiss Ahed in her wheelchair and thank God for her health.
— Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 -
When Raziq went out on the streets, he was mobbed by crowds of well-wishers.
— Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024 -
Along a side gate, well-wishers had left a few bouquets—daisies, lilies—and get-well-soon cards for Catherine.
— Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024 -
Charles, 74, waved and smiled at well-wishers who had gathered nearby to capture a glimpse of the monarch as news cameras flashed.
— Megan Specia, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024 -
See the Cute Moment The second embrace sent well-wishers wild, and Kate giggled.
— Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Leaving the restaurant takes a bit of time, as well-wishers (is that Elizabeth Berkley ...
— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023 -
Charles was photographed greeting well-wishers outside of the chapel.
— USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024 -
The well-wishers cheered as the couple shared a kiss on their way out of church following the ceremony.
— Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 -
In the comments, well-wishers praise his heroic actions.
— Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 -
When Tisdale shared her news, well-wishers flooded her post with comments about the timing.
— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 June 2024 -
At first, the parents assume these are just random, anonymous well-wishers.
— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2024 -
The royal couple waved delightedly to a crowd of well-wishers before making their way into the chapel through the Galilee Porch.
— Max Foster, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024 -
In her speech on Friday, Kate began by thanking well-wishers for their support over recent weeks.
— Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024 -
The arrival of a baby in 2016 was heralded as a miracle, with elderly well-wishers hobbling to the infant’s house to hold him.
— Jessie Yeung, CNN, 4 July 2023 -
For Ramadan, Mohamed and her family rely on well-wishers to provide their single meal a day.
— Omar Faruk, ajc, 29 Mar. 2023 -
Mostly Jewish, the crowd also welcomed allies and well-wishers.
— Jack Butler, National Review, 26 Nov. 2023 -
Fredrika had no money for a funeral, but well-wishers sent in checks and cash in denominations as small as $5.
— Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Before leaving the hospital grounds, Francis got out of the white Fiat 500 that would take him to the Vatican to thank journalists for their work and to greet well-wishers, who cheered and waved hello.
— Gaia Pianigiani, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023 -
The Duchess of York, who is popularly known as Fergie, sent the well-wisher a double-sided note that featured Ernest’s picture on one side and a handwritten message on the other.
— Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 24 July 2023 -
At the time, Camilla also informed well-wishers gathered outside about her husband's well-being.
— Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 -
The constant stream of well-wishers and government officials to her family home meant having to buy gallons of refreshments and food.
— Muktita Suhartono Lauren Decicca, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023 -
Appearing on a palace balcony in front of thousands of well-wishers, the emperor was joined by his wife Masako and daughter Aiko, along with his brother Akishino and his wife and daughter, per Reuters.
— Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023 -
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau was among the many well-wishers who sent congratulations via telegrams.
— Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 9 June 2023 -
Congressman Joaquin Castro marked the one-month anniversary of his cancer surgery by taking to social media Monday evening to thank well-wishers.
— Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Mar. 2023 -
Afterward, Leverette was rushed by well-wishers offering jobs and, in one case, cash: a generous stranger wired him five hundred dollars.
— Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023 -
He was greeted with well-wishers holding balloons and clapping after completing his last drive.
— Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 18 June 2023 -
In addition to constant calls from the news media, Mr. Meyer said, they have been contacted by numerous well-wishers and subscribers eager to help out.
— Clay Risen, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2023 -
After the ceremony, the royals made their customary appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to wave to the thousands of well-wishers below.
— K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 June 2023 -
In another adorable interaction between the two families, Princess Kate was seen handing Mia a bouquet of red roses that had been given to her by a well-wisher.
— Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023 -
After the princess royal was involved in an accident involving a horse, her husband shared a brief note with well-wishers after visiting his wife at the hospital.
— Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
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