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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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Not only is Irish the Republic’s first official language, and compulsory from primary through to secondary school, it is required for entry into the civil service, and it is supported by its own radio station (Raidió na Gaeltachta) and TV station (TG4), and a range of promotional bodies.
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
But criminals who flaunt our laws and hurt Americans should be deported and refused re-entry.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Gray gains entry to three new markets as part of the deal that began in March and will have overlap in seven others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
The Tribune’s entry was moved by the Pulitzer board from the public service category, where it was originally entered and nominated, into the local reporting category.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
But criminals who flaunt our laws and hurt Americans should be deported and refused re-entry.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Gray gains entry to three new markets as part of the deal that began in March and will have overlap in seven others.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
The Tribune’s entry was moved by the Pulitzer board from the public service category, where it was originally entered and nominated, into the local reporting category.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
Noun
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The entry foyer, with its vaulted ceiling and glistening floor, is welcoming and impressive.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Water has been a focus of the Newsom administration since his first day in office, when the governor took his cabinet to Monterey Park Tract, a rural Central Valley community that lacked access to safe drinking water.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Back upstairs in the living room and hallways, art was stacked, leaning against the walls, and in a bedroom and home office, piles and piles of books spoke to a lifetime of collecting by someone with a wide-ranging and curious mind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Emotions run high inside, outside courtroom After the hearing, emotions spilled into the courthouse hallway.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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There’s the front door intercom panel, a pair of embossed leather club chairs and, fatefully, Mr Big’s Peloton water bottle.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The girl reportedly freed herself and knocked on a nearby neighbor's door, where she was brought inside to safety.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kindred Spirits, the lobby bar and lounge, opened May 7, and Lula’s Restaurant will debut May 15.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Potted purple flowers stood at the entrance of the carpet in large terra-cotta planters.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Work on three of the five museums has already been completed and a new entrance building for the complex, the James Simon Gallery, was opened in 2019.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 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 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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The museum does not charge admission, and Ochoa said 75% of performing arts programming will remain free.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The events will have a general-admission capacity of 8,000 fans; 2,000 more fans will be allowed in premium spaces.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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