receiver

Example Sentences

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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

Junior Zion Phelps, in his first season running track for Loyola and a defensive back and receiver in football, is the king of the 100 meters vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

What followed was a scrap between two players, including a Seahawks receiver who committed blatant pass interference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Last week the Seahawks signed receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record-breaking extension that includes $120 million in guarantees, putting Nacua in line to possibly match or exceed that deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Sometimes you can pick up the call again, sometimes it’s as easy as lifting the receiver and waiting for an operator to connect you.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse