repatriating

verb

present participle of repatriate
as in receiving

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  1. receiving
  2. admitting
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  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The people attending the official screenings are invited to vote, and the film receiving the highest average score receives the Armani Beauty Audience Award.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • Joe wastes no time admitting this was a side quest of personal satisfaction.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Two of the industry's biggest players, days apart, admitting the same thing.
    — Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Repatriating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repatriating. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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