unbanning

verb

present participle of unban
as in receiving

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  1. receiving
  2. accepting
  3. welcoming
Verb
  • The report also detailed ways in which Combs was allegedly living it up on the inside and receiving massages and special meals.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The two candidates receiving the most votes would fill the four-year seats.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 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 transition into the winter holiday season is underway and those in a festive mood can celebrate by welcoming the arrival of the 60-foot holiday tree to the Old Sacramento Waterfront.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And that’s gonna be by having a variety of voices there, having a tone that’s welcoming and being interesting and informative.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of welcoming
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