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invitation

[in-vi-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪn vɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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That invitation begins at mile 18, where the Yaqui Pass Road turnoff leads northeast toward the desert basin and the gateway community of Borrego Springs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"I got a special invitation to go inside Feltham Prison in 2011 to watch a match as the only spectator," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Cheng "gladly accepted" the invitation to lead a delegation to China, her party said in a statement, confirming a Xinhua report.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The third invitation she accepted was also sports-related: throwing out the ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game—despite the fact that she grew up rooting for the Yankees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“Her mom made her invite everyone in our class,” Kiki adds, giving an invitation to Madge, too.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari