receiver

Example Sentences

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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

Puka Nacua shattered Rams rookie records after the wide receiver was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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

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

“Unofficially. Off the record,” Mrs. Richardson assured her friend, tucking the phone receiver against her shoulder and double-checking that her office door was shut.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng