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to welcome the news is the most popular phrase on the web.

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Sorry to hear the news Harold. They were surprised to hear the news. I was very sorry to hear the news. I realize that, but I thought you'd be pleased to hear the news. I was very surprised to hear the news. Sorry to hear the news, Tom. I'm glad you want to hear the news. I must say I was deeply saddened to hear the news.	I'd like you to welcome the new members of our choir. As presidency, Ireland will be privileged to welcome the new Member States on behalf of the Union on 1 May. The Union must therefore be ready to welcome the new Member States. Let's draw a picture to welcome the new arrivals. Hundreds of UFO fanatics have gathered on rooftops in Los Angeles to welcome the new arrivals. Looks like the entire League showed up to welcome the new blood. Time to welcome the new kids. The House would surely like to welcome the news on the peace process in Northern Ireland and the decommissioning of weapons.

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to welcome the news

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I'd like you to welcome the new members of our choir.
As presidency, Ireland will be privileged to welcome the new Member States on behalf of the Union on 1 May.
The Union must therefore be ready to welcome the new Member States.
Let's draw a picture to welcome the new arrivals.
Hundreds of UFO fanatics have gathered on rooftops in Los Angeles to welcome the new arrivals.
Looks like the entire League showed up to welcome the new blood.
Time to welcome the new kids.
The House would surely like to welcome the news on the peace process in Northern Ireland and the decommissioning of weapons.