receiver

Example Sentences

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Luna struggled with other one-time basics, holding the receiver in front of her face like a smartphone on speaker—making it impossible to hear anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

What followed was a scrap between two players, including a Seahawks receiver who committed blatant pass interference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Junior Zion Phelps, in his first season running track for Loyola and a defensive back and receiver in football, is the king of the 100 meters vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Sean McVay hopes Puka Nacua will “learn and grow” in the wake of a woman filing a lawsuit against the wide receiver as the Rams consider a contract extension.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“The receiver then moves his rotors to THA—and he can begin to decipher the message.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin