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receiver

[ri-see-ver] / rɪˈsi vər /




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Exusdus, usually a receiver, finished with 174 yards rushing in 13 carries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

The judgment also revealed Patel had failed to cooperate with an official receiver whose job it was to identify his assets in Dubai.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

These gifts don’t count toward the overall $15.48 million maximum that can be given during life or at death to all recipients, and neither the gift giver nor receiver is taxed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The team’s leading receiver and rusher also grew up in-state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Behind her, a busy signal buzzed from the abandoned receiver.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

By appointing administrators and receivers, David Jones will get "breathing space" and a chance to restructure the business, Hill said.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

"We understand the current retail trading environment, rising costs, a significant and outdated retail footprint, and supply chain challenges have led to this point," said Christopher Hill from receivers FTI Consulting.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Even though the game has evolved, with sometimes four and five receivers going out for passes instead of two, Herrington said, “Chemistry is just as important, if not more so.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

The Chiefs are low on receivers and dicey at left tackle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

They hung up imaginary receivers and leaned against the wall and laughed.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright


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