reception
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When I visited Piker’s Twitch profile on election night, I wasn’t surprised to find him broadcasting live from El-Sayed’s reception.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
Then come the news clips—about sequels and triumphant box-office returns, about plummeting critical reception.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Two schools have been converted into reception centres for unaccompanied migrant minors, especially girls, the ministry said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
In terms of the album’s reception history, “Revolver” has enjoyed a strange odyssey in the United States.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
I leave my office in the library and walk out to the reception area.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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Today, the room is used by the Royal Family to host guests, including heads of state, and for receptions and celebrations.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 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
This includes core staff costs, running expenses of the King's official household including receptions, maintenance of palaces in England and travel costs for royal engagements.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
And he is another bright spot in the Rams’ constellation of Stafford, the NFL’s reigning MVP; Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who last season led the league in receptions and receiving touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
I witnessed and was sometimes invited to join christening and baptism parties, communion and wedding lunches, graduation dinners, wakes and funeral receptions.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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