21.   But after a week and a half of damaging heavy rains and flash flooding, waterlogged residents welcomed a chance to dry out.

22.   City residents welcomed the new policy.

23.   During their six-hour stay in Grozny, the visitors heard frequent comments by Russian officers about how local residents welcome the troops.

24.   Equally pleasing to scientists, many residents are welcoming the creature back to an area where once it was routinely shot on sight.

25.   In Vichy, the central town where they train, residents have welcomed them warmly, seeking autographs at every chance.

26.   Krosniewice residents welcomed the protest hoping it would remind state road authorities they promised the city a new route to reduce heavy traffic from streets.

27.   Many residents welcomed the army.

28.   Many of the activists were welcomed by residents along the route, he said.

29.   Many Kabul residents welcomed the peacekeepers, but said they wanted them to stay only as long as necessary.

30.   Most Bamiyan residents welcome the government initiative.