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[gest] / gɛst /


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Preparations for the event have been conducted in the utmost secrecy, with top reporters from the usually staid New York Times forced to sleuth through local hotels for hints of the guest list.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

That month, a protest was held outside a classroom in Sweeney Hall where a guest lecturer, Jeffrey Blutinger, was speaking about the war.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Finishes were changed, an enlarged primary suite was completed, an additional guest suite was added, and the guesthouse was completely remodeled, listing agent Greer previously explained.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

HBO has asked journalists to refrain from spoiling specific jokes, revealing certain gags, or mentioning guest stars that haven’t been announced or confirmed in photos.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

“Why shouldn’t you have a guest for lunch? The lady and the little girl could have stayed, too.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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