as in admits
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms
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The voting process only proceeds to a second round if necessary and voting continues for as long as required until a nominee receives the majority of votes.
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Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
Voting continues for as long as needed until a nominee receives the majority.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
As a result, reporting will only be required if the taxpayer receives over $5,000, regardless of the number of transactions in 2024.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The nominee that receives the most points and appears on a majority of the ballots wins, the organization explained.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
The county receives about 45 cents for every $100 of commercial transactions occurring in the state.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Once an application receives approval, the head of an association or board members receive the payment on behalf of the owner.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
The longest-serving member of the majority party typically receives this honorary role, in this case Grassley.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Copycat attacks, which have included school shootings, religious violence, and vehicular assaults, may occur after an initial attack receives significant attention and influence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 4 Jan. 2025
Voting continues for as long as needed until a nominee receives the majority.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
As a result, reporting will only be required if the taxpayer receives over $5,000, regardless of the number of transactions in 2024.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The nominee that receives the most points and appears on a majority of the ballots wins, the organization explained.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
The county receives about 45 cents for every $100 of commercial transactions occurring in the state.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
Once an application receives approval, the head of an association or board members receive the payment on behalf of the owner.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
The longest-serving member of the majority party typically receives this honorary role, in this case Grassley.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Copycat attacks, which have included school shootings, religious violence, and vehicular assaults, may occur after an initial attack receives significant attention and influence.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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