receiving set
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of receiving set
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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He broke Speedy Thomas’ franchise rookie record of 177 yards receiving, set in a 1969 game at Denver.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2021
With three games left, he is 303 yards from breaking Rice's single-season mark of 1,848 yards receiving set in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2012
Lee opened the second half with a 44-yard touchdown catch to put USC up 28-13 and break the Pac-12 record of 293 yards receiving set by Oregon State's Mike Hass against Boise State in 2004.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2012
In 1938 U. S. radio receiving set manufacturers sold some 7,150,000 sets, with a retail value of $225,000,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Tell me,” Jessie said, “what is the difference between my receiving set and yours, Monty?”
From The Campfire Girls on Station Island or, The Wireless from the Steam Yacht by Penrose, Margaret
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