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receiver

[ri-see-ver] / rɪˈsi vər /




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But it remains to be seen whether star receiver Puka Nacua will be available.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

The second-year passer teamed up with star receiver Malik Nabers to upset the Dallas Cowboys and hinted that the Giants might finally be competitive in a division they last won in 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2026

In one instance on Sunday, facing third and short, the center snapped the ball when a receiver was in motion in the backfield and hit him.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Star receiver Puka Nacua is listed as questionable because of a hip injury.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Dad stopped at the doorway and covered the receiver with his hand.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

Browne has benefited from the addition of two premier slot receivers in Florida Atlantic transfer Asaad Waseem and Iowa State transfer Xavier Townsend.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Many carmakers have said that currents from EV motors can interfere with AM broadcast signals and have removed radio receivers from newer models as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

He threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers in a 27-17 victory over Birmingham to help the Coyotes improve to 4-0.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Dozens of “staff members” fill rows of desks in the bullpen — some clack away on keyboards, others have phone receivers sandwiched between their head and shoulders while taking notes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Cone-shaped receivers rattle left and right on top of each one.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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