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Rowe was among the more than 3,000 degree candidates and credential recipients at the campus’ 65th Commencement ceremonies in Turlock, California.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Hines — also known as Coach Ball — was the recipient of a grant from the Rocket Foundation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
While the recipients of the hot meals have changed through the years, at present, volunteers cook for the Southwest Community Center and the Ronald McDonald House.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
De La Cruz signed for $2.3 million this offseason, the recipient of the largest bonus in the Cubs’ international class.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Hines — also known as Coach Ball — was the recipient of a grant from the Rocket Foundation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
While the recipients of the hot meals have changed through the years, at present, volunteers cook for the Southwest Community Center and the Ronald McDonald House.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
De La Cruz signed for $2.3 million this offseason, the recipient of the largest bonus in the Cubs’ international class.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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“Recipient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recipient. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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recipient
noun
re·cip·i·ent
ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt 
: one that receives
the recipient of many honors
recipient
adjective
Medical Definition
recipient
noun
re·cip·i·ent
ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt
: an individual who receives biological material (as blood or an organ) from a donor
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