receptionist
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I told the receptionist at the front desk where I was going, and she said she felt guilty that she couldn’t be there herself, because of her evening shift.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The actress, best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in BBC sitcom The Office, has received an outpouring of support since she revealed her diagnosis on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The medical receptionist lives with his mother and helps pay rent—one of his biggest expenses—and is looking for savings where he can find them, including on the dating scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The receptionist gently explained the delay: There was one less bus running due to an incident involving a run-over iguana.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
She introduced him to the receptionist, Mrs. O’Leary.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Managers often ask other workers, like receptionists, what they thought of the candidates, she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
Though hammam associations have yet to publish statistics on layoffs or lost revenue, they have warned about the effect on owners, chimney technicians and receptionists.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
There will be smarter cars, bipedal warehouse androids, roving grocery bots removing unscanned items from bagging areas, and torso-up AI designed to look like seated female receptionists.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2024
In addition to the faculty unrest, more than 4,000 non-academic student workers in jobs from IT support to receptionists are in the final stages of a union organizing campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
He points toward the receptionists desk and chuckles.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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