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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
For many, this may create an entry point into professions that might otherwise feel out of reach, especially for those balancing financial responsibilities or family commitments.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Today’s entry is Norway’s Erling Haaland.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Indelibly etched into my brain are memories from the decade leading up to our entry into the war.
—Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Among those, the latest Real Housewives entry based in Rhode Island will return for a second season; the network also revealed that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is currently pacing as the network’s second biggest series across platforms, behind only The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Today’s entry is Norway’s Erling Haaland.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Indelibly etched into my brain are memories from the decade leading up to our entry into the war.
—Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Among those, the latest Real Housewives entry based in Rhode Island will return for a second season; the network also revealed that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is currently pacing as the network’s second biggest series across platforms, behind only The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
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The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer the contraceptive injection would help expand access to birth control across New York.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Her assignment was to help the Gaza Health Ministry restore access to health care in the north, where Israeli attacks had flattened nearly every building in sight.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The declaration alleged Rojas was zip-tied in the hallway and Caceres fainted.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The entire time players are walking through, music has been booming through the hallways.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The right-back was likely to feature in coach Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, which is being named on May 22, but the door has now creaked open for one of his rivals for that position — and specifically Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Jones’ challenge has forced Thompson to match his fundraising and door-knocking efforts — both candidates have raised roughly $3 million, their campaigns said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The next day, Riley and I sat down at the Austin Proper hotel, whose lobby was full of Silicon Valley types heading to the tech events of SXSW.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The building shares a complex with the First Mall and a casino, so the entrance has a steady flow of people coming and going, but once inside the hotel itself, things feel more contained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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First responders helped six people get out of the building because of the rubble blocking the entrance.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The couple's connection to Wales grew when King Charles named his eldest son and daughter-in-law as the new Prince and Princess of Wales upon his accession to the throne in 2022.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The recordings, covering conversations between 2023 and 2025, appear to show Hungary coordinating positions with Moscow on issues including Ukraine’s EU accession.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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But here, the acceptance of one’s limitations is less an admission of defeat than a reaffirmation of one’s power to effect change within them.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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At SeaWorld San Antonio, kids under the age of five can enjoy free, unlimited admission to SeaWorld until January 2027, plus unlimited visits to Aquatica for only $39—just be sure to register before the offer expires on May 30.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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