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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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Plus, Graham Platner gets a warm reception at a Maine town hall, and another Democrat proposes a bill to restrict how the Pentagon uses AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His remarks echoed those he delivered during his royal reception, in which he praised Spain's commitment to peace and its "faithful adherence to international law".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

At an evening reception, Macron took to the microphone and Pashinyan to the drums for a rendition of "La Boheme", the 1965 classic by the late Charles Aznavour, a singer beloved in both countries.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

While theatrical revenue is important, the measure of success for “Masters of the Universe” could also include its eventual reception on streaming platforms and, of course, toy sales, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Before they left the library, Nathan charged his phone and used the internet to update all his games as well as download new ones that didn’t require reception.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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