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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
believed that a college education was one's entry to a life of luxury
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Recent Examples of entry
It should be noted the program does not provide entry into the race.
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Ajc Staff, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In February, the longtime stunt performer and star of the franchise confirmed that Best and Last would be Jackass's last entry in an interview with Rolling Stone.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The department did not directly respond to questions the Tribune sent in February about how the city could have let obviously questionable entries slip through in the first place.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group's leader.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Ajc Staff, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In February, the longtime stunt performer and star of the franchise confirmed that Best and Last would be Jackass's last entry in an interview with Rolling Stone.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The department did not directly respond to questions the Tribune sent in February about how the city could have let obviously questionable entries slip through in the first place.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group's leader.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
Noun
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The foyer, living area, and primary bedroom at one end of the apartment remain largely unchanged, while Ruttenberg added a new central hallway to access the other spaces efficiently.—
Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hospital visit was supposed to evoke images of 1980s royal visits by Queen Elizabeth and Harry’s parents, Princess Diana and King Charles, with hundreds of staff, families and sick young patients gathered in the hospital foyer to welcome Harry and Meghan, People reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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This cemetery sits about a third of a mile from Cornell Orchards, giving the bees easy access to early spring blooms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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In one hallway, Henraux presents three slabs of unfinished marble.—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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And framed and hung on the door directly outside of the locker room is a life-sized contract sitting roughly eye-level with the players, ranging between six and seven feet tall.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Below are five more items that Lazarus would no doubt approve of, from a portable safe and temporary door lock to a $13 blacklight that can detect bed bugs.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio oversees The Bar Room and Temple Court restaurant on the lobby level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rubin-Vega gazed toward the under-stairs entrance to her former apartment.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When steel made its entrance into Bulgari’s world of jewelry, the durable material was set against the nobility of gold — bringing the opposing materials into dialogue.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The narrative includes a historical account of Akbar’s father, Humayun, before embarking on a year-by-year account of Akbar’s rule, from his accession in 1556 to 1572, the 17th year of his rule.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Decades later, King Charles' son Prince William did not have an investiture ceremony after the King named him as the new Prince of Wales following his accession to the throne upon Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to a court filing, no admission of liability was made.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The after-hours, separate admission event in its sophomore year is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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