unbanning

verb

present participle of unban
as in receiving

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  1. receiving
  2. accepting
  3. welcoming
Verb
  • Lockheed Martin has committed $67 million to the facility expansion and associated equipment before receiving government funding for the project.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Micah Reed, a San Fernando Valley resident, launched an online petition calling for an audit and relief for ratepayers after receiving a DWP bill of more than $3,300 for late July through late September.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of receiving
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  • Azeem is accepting new patients for in-person visits at Franciscan Health Heart Center Michigan City on the fourth floor of the Franciscan Medical Pavilion, located at 3500 Franciscan Way.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When asked repeatedly by host Kristen Welker, Scott did not commit to accepting the results of the election if Sullivan loses on Tuesday.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of accepting
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  • The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Wednesday across six waterfront venues, welcoming thousands of visitors for day one of what is billed as the world’s largest in-water boat exhibition.
    — Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms, with colorful textiles, ceramics from Oaxaca’s La Chicharra studio, whitewashed walls offset with dark sapodilla wood floors, are cool and welcoming after a day in the bright sun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of welcoming
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