reception
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Jo Mould, who teaches reception at Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy in York, said she has noticed an improvement in pupils being ready for school this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
"The reception is not hurting the film — audiences are showing up in big numbers."
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Since its 2020 release, “Promising Young Woman” has become a lightning rod for heated conversation — quite a far cry from its initially warm reception, which led to five Oscar nominations and one win.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Novo Nordisk said Tuesday the company struck its second licensing deal since it received a poor reception from investors after presenting its long-term strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“A Princess’s reception? A Royal Command?” she shrieked, dithering.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Nacua, the NFL’s receptions leader in 2025, sat out the Rams’ victory over the New York Giants on Monday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Nacua, an All-Pro who led the NFL in receptions last season, was sidelined for a few weeks of preseason practices because of a psoas injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
They have combined for 25 receptions, 277 yards and one score.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 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 ● Sep. 13, 2026
She had happily attended their receptions, she had eaten rice and meat and coleslaw, food tainted by fraud, and she had eaten knowing this and had not choked, and had not even considered choking.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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