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recipient

[ri-sip-ee-uhnt] / rɪˈsɪp i ənt /
NOUN
receiver
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He is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Arthur W. Page Center Integrity in Public Communications award, and multiple journalism awards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If a recipient lives in one of these counties, they can continue to receive CalFresh benefits without meeting the new requirement until Oct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"I'll stay here day by day," Lau, a 48-year-old welfare recipient who had received an eviction notice months ago, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The innocence of the recipient is no defence.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

If anything, it was Camilla he seemed fondest of, Camilla he bent over attentively when she spoke, Camilla who was most often the recipient of his infrequent smiles.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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