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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
Some people traveled to gas stations seeking supplies, but entry was sometimes difficult with cars getting stuck momentarily in large piles of snow.
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Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Those who would like to review criteria, fill out an application and submit entries for all awards at this year’s event can do so on the NWIBRT’s Awards Banquet page.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The film marks independent studio Platoon One Films’ entry into regional cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
It was chosen as Palestine’s entry to the 98th Academy Awards and made it as far as the 15-title shortlist stage in a campaign supported by the likes of Mark Ruffalo, Diego Luna, Susan Sarandon but was not nominated.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Those who would like to review criteria, fill out an application and submit entries for all awards at this year’s event can do so on the NWIBRT’s Awards Banquet page.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The film marks independent studio Platoon One Films’ entry into regional cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
It was chosen as Palestine’s entry to the 98th Academy Awards and made it as far as the 15-title shortlist stage in a campaign supported by the likes of Mark Ruffalo, Diego Luna, Susan Sarandon but was not nominated.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entry
Noun
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Steps from the foyer, an office could be converted into a multi-purpose room, but currently includes a substantial desk, shelves, and storage.—
Des Moines Register,
Des Moines Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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Upon entering the foyer, I was greeted by a growling animatronic Chewbacca, playfully adorned with a Christmas hat for the holiday season.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cook said Apple is in the process of increasing its access to supply and didn’t want to forecast beyond March.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Use hallway conversations, Slack channels, email threads, and weekly meetings to share your work across the office.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And for bonus points, an antique pew can make for excellent seating around a dining table or in hallways.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rooney went on record a few days earlier to say the door is open for a return.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Maye's case, getting there in just his second season, the notion of going from 4-13 to Super Bowl participant reminds us that the door is open next year, even for clubs with losing records in 2025.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the lobby-level Botaniq Cocktail Lab, mixologists serve artisanal cocktails inspired by herbs and plants native to the Azores.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The resort began a three-year renovation in 2016, remodeling all of its rooms, lobby, and complex and building a new three-story spa and 4,600-square-foot standalone fitness facility, which opened in 2018.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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After the deadly attacks and the Senate chamber breach, officials closed off some of the entrances to the Capitol building.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The heightened interest in the crowded Democratic field is a nod to the rare opportunity that comes with vacant House seats, typically brought by retirements, death, or accession into a higher or statewide office.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Prince's Trust was renamed The King's Trust following Charles' accession to the throne in 2022 and the charity works to empower vulnerable youth to build skills to prosper.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Trump officials have long targeted and scrutinized the refugee admissions program, which has historically had bipartisan support, and argued the previous administration didn’t sufficiently vet the people who entered the US.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pizza and a bruschetta board buffet are included with admission, plus attendees will get a free ticket for a beer or wine.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Entry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entry. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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