1. About five million welcomed Pope John Paul II in Manila in 1995.

2. One leader of a utility company said she welcomed the trend.

3. Many in the global health community welcomed the announcement.

4. A number of trends are to be welcomed, for example the increase in languages.

5. Family members of the brothers who died welcomed people to the funeral at a community mosque.

6. We welcomed you Wednesday night in our Bible study with open arms.

7. An Israeli minister welcomed his death but did not confirm that Israel was responsible.

8. Some commuters said they welcomed the decision out of concern for their own safety.

9. The Syrian government has not yet responded, though a key rebel coalition welcomed the announcement.

10. Her lawyer said at the time that she welcomed the search as a step toward proving her innocence.

11. We welcomed you Wednesday night in our Bible study with open arms, she said.

12. The city has welcomed a new population of computer programmers, entrepreneurs and investors.

13. Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson said the department welcomed the new investigation.

14. The gains welcomed by homeowners meant lowered expectations for many who were looking for a home.

15. However, his approach on Tuesday was not immediately welcomed with open arms.