Etymology
Origin of sender
Example Sentences
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"The new findings show that the accuracy of a signal can depend on the availability of receivers, not only on the motivation of the sender," said Nieh.
From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026
She’s long been a prolific sender of care packages — sweets, soup mixes, plants, little odds and ends she thinks I might like.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Barnes turned over the email to university police, who attempted to contact the sender and received a subsequent email, according to ESPN.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
The email sender also listed the individuals that Eva Dubin, one of Epstein’s former girlfriends, was pursuing for contributions, and people whom one of Epstein’s childhood friends was expected to contact.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Most likely, the sender was setting up a meeting point.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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