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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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Plus, Graham Platner gets a warm reception at a Maine town hall, and another Democrat proposes a bill to restrict how the Pentagon uses AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Radiation levels at the facility remained within normal limits following the attack, although its fuel reception building was "partially destroyed", according to Ukraine's nuclear energy operator, Energoatom.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Others wondered if Swift will sing at the reception, if Kelce would have a groom's cake, and whether the ceremony might incorporate her beloved cats.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

While theatrical revenue is important, the measure of success for “Masters of the Universe” could also include its eventual reception on streaming platforms and, of course, toy sales, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Family only, but her roommates are holding a small reception at her apartment.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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