receiver

Example Sentences

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Luna struggled with other one-time basics, holding the receiver in front of her face like a smartphone on speaker—making it impossible to hear anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

With its buttons, chunky receiver and expanding curly cord, it gives a 1990s look with 2020s functionality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Phelps is in his first year of track after being a defensive back and receiver for the football team.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

This is among the highest reported speeds for a chip-scale optical wireless transmitter paired with a free-space receiver.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Somehow I struggled to my feet, leaving the black receiver dangling from its cord.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt