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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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His remarks echoed those he delivered during his royal reception, in which he praised Spain's commitment to peace and its "faithful adherence to international law".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

A lukewarm market reception for an early OpenAI listing, which seems plausible given the steady drumbeat of dysfunction at the Sam Altman-led company, could force Anthropic to delay or scale back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“Oh really,” the social worker mused, stroking his beard as he approached the large wooden reception desk.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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