It's a welcome thing from the chiefs on down to the firemen.

For the world economy, an American upturn would be a very welcome thing.

It was a welcome thing after the weeks of dead and musty air up on the crystal planet.

"I should like him to take a look at the photographs and ask him if he considers this to be a welcome thing or not."

I need to be able to do my job, and any pain relief would be a welcome thing.

Strangely she discovered that it was the most welcome thing she had seen all day.

You get used to it but a hot drink's a welcome thing.

Again the shiver went through him, and at that moment it was the most welcome thing he'd ever felt.

At any given time that was certainly a welcome thing to have.

And now for ourselves and movements, as that is a welcome thing to you I know.