reception
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As if the fourth quarter weren’t wild enough, the Gaels regained the lead with 6:49 left on a 54-yard touchdown reception by Corey Hinton.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Two years later, in 2023, he presented it again to a very different reception.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“The reception was overly optimistic and creates expectations that we believe will be difficult to meet,” Graybosch wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
That must be a relief for longtime DC Comics fans, given its emergence on the heels of the lukewarm critical and audience reception for “Supergirl.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Gum Baby and Thandiwe snickered, and I couldn’t respond, because we were in the reception hall.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
After catching only two passes against the Chiefs, Daniels had eight receptions for 68 yards against the Saints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
"It has been a very difficult season so far heat-wise. We have changed to late afternoon ceremonies, for the first time ever this year, we have moved outdoor cocktail receptions indoors."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The King will continue to host a range of events at the palace from state banquets and garden parties to receptions and audiences with the prime minister and new ambassadors.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
The most common violations include accepting lavish gifts, dining on public money or other people’s expense and arranging extravagant receptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
To my ii embassy receptions, my Philharmonie concerts, my nightly rounds at the Felsenkeller.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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