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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 Harrison led the Cardinals in touchdown receptions with eight as a rookie in 2024 and finished second in total targets with 116. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Receivers Asaad Waseem and Xavier Townsend combined for 14 receptions, 311 yards and two touchdowns. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Kelce, who is back for his 14th NFL season, led all pass catchers with nine receptions and 101 receiving yards. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 In two victories last week, Williams had five receptions for 107 yards and three touchdowns, made six tackles and two tackles for loss, and intercepted three passes. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Brents wasn’t targeted on Sunday after allowing only 11 yards in receptions in Week 1. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 The former Seahawk took 23 carries for 173 rushing yards, tied with Travis Kelce for the team lead in receptions and scored twice. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 At receiver, the 5-6 senior Chauncy Cobb leads the team with 10 receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Still, the Chargers just allowed Trey McBride nine receptions for 95 yards and a TD. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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Quality online schools intentionally build opportunities for connection, offering clubs, collaboration, and in-person events such as field trips, regional gatherings, and graduation ceremonies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
And in the 17th century, such events were explained as God’s punishment.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of events

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Supported by both major political parties, and Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter, the Equal Rights Amendment was sent to the states for ratification.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Lawmakers in both parties are expected to introduce legislation to establish a federal film & TV tax incentive as soon as Thursday, according to sources familiar with the plans.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

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It is celebrated not only as an overnight accommodation, but also as a romantic location for weddings and other celebrations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The dinner capped a long, but friendly, day of meetings and celebrations, as the world’s two most powerful leaders seek to settle trade differences while simultaneously thawing the icy relationship between the United States and China.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrations

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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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