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

With its buttons, chunky receiver and expanding curly cord, it gives a 1990s look with 2020s functionality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This is among the highest reported speeds for a chip-scale optical wireless transmitter paired with a free-space receiver.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

McVay confirmed a report that the Rams explored trading receiver Davante Adams, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I thought all the tears and nausea pooling in me would come up and I’d choke when he picked up the receiver and I had to speak.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia