front desk
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front desks
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I told the receptionist at the front desk where I was going, and she said she felt guilty that she couldn’t be there herself, because of her evening shift.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
On an easel near the front desk was a sign warning guests not to walk to or from events at the stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
LAS VEGAS—The front desk agent at the Flamingo hotel was nearly finished checking me in when he darted away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Mr. Wahl said, `Go to the front desk and get a petty cash slip.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Joshua and Howard shared bellman duties at the front desk of the Greenbrier.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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