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invite

[in-vahyt, in-vahyt] / ɪnˈvaɪt, ˈɪn vaɪt /


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The main home-swap listings platforms vet their members and invite them to review one another.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

"Iran is trying to avoid another full-scale war. But it also believes that failing to respond carries its own risks because it would project weakness and invite further pressure," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

“There can be a lot of guilt around saying no to a wedding invite, but Zola data suggests that couples are usually pretty understanding and don’t expect everyone invited to attend,” Forrest assured me.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Back in October, Swift told TV host Graham Norton that she was casting a wide net with the guest list, joking that she would invite “anyone I’ve ever talked to.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

When the Soviet Union had agreed to invite Bobby to Moscow, and generously pay all expenses for him and his sister, he was granted a visa that was good for only twenty days.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The Puerto Rican-Dominican comedian rants weekly on her podcast, “Say What You Mean With Aida Rodriguez,” where she invites guests to share their most pressing thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

I find that sending out invites the old-fashioned way, even reaching out to guests individually via text or email, is hard to keep track of who’s coming and any last-minute cancellations.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

“It is a shortsighted approach to asset management that invites long-term risk—a strategic failure that will ultimately be paid for by future generations of students and the long-term health of the endowment itself.”

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

"It invites visitors to reflect on nature, humanity, and the environment at a time when those themes feel more urgent and relevant than ever," he added.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

Enrique invites the two boys to share his blanket.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

Franklin invited his children and grandchildren to join them and rented a 10-bedroom Airbnb to house them all.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

"The referendum is the cloud over everything," said Corey Hogan, a Liberal MP from Calgary who invited dozens of his colleagues from across the country to this year's stampede to promote unity.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

France said it had been under no pressure from US President Donald Trump and had simply limited the number of invited countries to improve the effectiveness of discussions.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

He invited me to Thanksgiving at his uncle’s, which felt too soon, but also sweet.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

“Um, Cassie invited Avery and told her to bring whoever.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich called for unity as demonstrations carried on outdoors, inviting participants in the ceremony to read out together the names and occupations of Jews murdered in Jedwabne.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

The shop is now inviting fans to register for its next kit drop, but can't guarantee all jerseys will be received in time for Saturday's big match.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

RPCS3, a well-known PlayStation simulator, is already inviting fans to help input their personal game archives and metadata into the virtual database.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Wataka tried to defuse tensions by inviting the officials and police to attend the concert, an offer that wasn’t accepted.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

I didn’t go to Jeff’s house in the afternoons much after that, even though a couple of weeks after Jessica left, he began inviting me again.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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