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receptions

noun

plural of reception

as in events

a social gathering a wedding reception

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Recent Examples of receptions As much has been made about the tight end production in terms of receptions, Georgia counts on them as perimeter blockers. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Lemon was the only Big Ten player with more than 500 yards after the catch in 2025 and tied for the FBS lead with 50 first-down receptions. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Then, in front of over 57,000 fans at Oregon’s Autzen Stadium in his collegiate debut last Saturday, Jones had four receptions for 76 yards in a 34-27 loss. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Then a bad pit stop set off a sequence of events that cost him dearly.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The day’s events are measured in minutes, a ticking clock; the grief in years, a beating heart.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

The plan called for an end to violence, dialogue among all parties, mediation through an ASEAN envoy, humanitarian aid and access for the envoy to engage all relevant parties.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Interested parties must apply 1-3 days before their visit, and the pass is valid for one calendar day with re-entry.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of parties

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Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Fiesta Hispana joins other major Kansas City cultural celebrations, including JuneteenthKC and KC Pride, that have dealt with significant funding reductions this year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrations

Noun

And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

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