Holds
Receptions and holds are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Receptions" instead a noun "Holds".
Receptions
Holds and receptions are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holds" instead a noun "Receptions".
Both words in one sentence
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Canadian Governors-General (and the Canadian monarch, whenever he/she visits) are lodged at Rideau Hall, a superb manor in Ottawa where the GG holds receptions and diplomatic events, though the vast majority of it is working offices for various Crown functions.
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