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[hohst] / hoʊst /




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That same year, she told fellow singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson about the song, expressing concerns it would never be heard.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Growing up in Ribeirao Preto, a nine-hour drive inland from Rio de Janeiro, Joao Pedro was eventually scouted by one of the city's clubs Fluminense, along with a host of other leading Brazilian clubs.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

This county is asked to host billions of dollars of the most productive capital ever assembled, and in exchange its residents are offered wages for 130 workers on site and a share of the taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

If you’ve seen him host “Chocolate Sundaes,” you know exactly what I mean.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

“A great host? I should love to see them. I always enjoy processions and that sort of thing.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

This week: the Slate Money hosts ask all their burning A.I. questions to someone who can actually answer them.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

The birds feed on insects living on rhinos and can also act as sentinels - calling to warn their hosts when danger approaches.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Kuwait hosts one of the region's largest concentrations of American troops, with US forces active in airfields, bases and training grounds.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

South Korea, which introduced Squid Game and K-Pop, now hosts the world’s craziest stock market, showcasing a stomach-churning volatility not seen in major markets in years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Bacteria are the greatest of all at setting up joint enterprises, on which the lives of their hosts are totally dependent.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

When he first bought the property, he hosted a lunch with residents for them to see his plans and air their concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

On Sunday, Macron hosted the Saudi crown prince at the Esports World Cup, while Monday's talks were also expected to focus on strategic issues, including events in the Middle East.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

The stadium hosted high-profile local and national sporting events, served as a movie set for Evel Knievel and became woven into the fabric of the city.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is the first time professional road racing has been hosted in the capital.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Last summer, we hosted an accidental Labor Day party at our house.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

They have targeted civilian infrastructure, including water desalination plants and energy installations, along with bases hosting American troops.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The theater also is poised to strengthen the neighborhood’s identity as a Black cultural arts district by attracting top-tier talent, hosting major events and creating opportunities for emerging local artists.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

To shore up support, they are hosting listening sessions, offering job guarantees and writing big checks to invest in local communities, my colleague Meghan Bobrowsky and I reported this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

It was put to Root that Australia would be unlikely to give up the advantage of hosting England at their most successful venues when the urn is contested down under.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

She’s going to help me set up for the biscuits-and-tea gathering Mrs. Malloy is hosting for the leaders of the Housewives’ League.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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