the Host

noun

: a round, thin piece of bread used in the Christian Communion ceremony

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Respect the Host The second expectation every Airbnb renter should follow is showing respect to their host. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025 As the Host in Residence, Teigen is introducing different ways to serve the mouthwatering cheese and find joy in the bite-size moments throughout the holiday season. Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Scott Hanson has served as the host of NFL RedZone since its inaugural season in 2009. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023 Monday Barnstable 3, Danvers 0 — Seniors Molly Fredo (13 kills) and Sadie Wellbeloved (27 assists) led the host Red Hawks (1-0) to a season-opening 25-7, 25-10, 25-9 victory. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2023 Barker came to The Price is Right in 1972, slightly before his stint as the host of the game show Truth or Consequences ended. Time, 26 Aug. 2023 Jeffersontown 46, Iroquois 0 Raymond Cornish completed 6 of 8 passes for 224 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Chargers over the host Raiders. Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 19 Aug. 2023 Bloomington North 34, Mooresville 29 Dash King threw three touchdown passes and Luke Freel returned a crucial fumble for a touchdown that put the host Wildcats over the top in an upset over the Class 4A No. 8 Pioneers. Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2023 Simulcast money, which is revenue from all tracks that the host track takes wagers on, currently is divided between Northern and Southern California, based on the amount wagered. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023

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“The Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Host. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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