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receiver

[ri-see-ver] / rɪˈsi vər /




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A pair of deep seats covered in nubby upholstery sit close to this sacred space’s altar — a vinyl-stacked media console holding a vintage receiver and turntable, flanked by two ATC SCM50 loudspeakers.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026

The Steelers are thin at receiver, and that could hurt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Rams also placed receiver Davante Adams and defensive lineman Poona Ford on injured reserve because of hamstring and triceps injuries, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Just one week after throwing a backbreaking late interception, Manning missed an open receiver and fumbled the ball away on the Longhorns’ final possession against unranked Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Finally, in exasperation, I pressed down the receiver and dialed the twins.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

On offense, they boasted reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford along with star receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

At a school that has produced a litany of star NFL receivers in recent years, including the Seattle Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Harrison generated the most chatter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Four rookies started on the offensive line in Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos and wide receivers Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Brenen Thompson, didn’t play.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Nacua and other Rams receivers continue to be awed by Adams after his back-to-back 100-yard performances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

He accomplished this without the complex surveying equipment available later to the Romans, let alone GPS receivers, laser range finders, or satellites.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro


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