They were cordially welcomed and helped by the Muslims of Medina, known as Ansar (the helpers).

When the mobsters finally arrive, they are welcomed cordially by Tom and an impromptu committee of other townspeople.

The travelers were cordially welcomed to this quaint domicile and invited to pass the night there, which they had planned to do.

And on holidays, veterans "were cordially welcomed as old friends" by Lady Washington.

Then he went to Poland where he was cordially welcomed by Bolesław I the Brave.

"I expected to be welcomed cordially and to be treated like one of the owners," he later said.

Foreigners were cordially welcomed at the court of Narai (1657-1688), a ruler with a cosmopolitan outlook who was nonetheless wary of outside influence.

Opening act Devendra Banhart & the Grogs were less than cordially welcomed, when they hit the stage to a mixed response of cheering and disappointment.

Bryan was appointed by Parliament, and was not cordially welcomed by the vestry.

He was cordially welcomed, and was speedily numbered with the king's most trusted friends.