reception

Example Sentences

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Say you’re mingling at a cocktail party, networking event, singles mixer or church reception.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some consider Payton an offensive genius and he gave an example why in Saturday's win over Buffalo, dialling up a play which saw offensive tackle Frank Crum score with his first career reception.

From BBC

It's not clear how the delay will impact his schedule, which includes meetings with other foreign leaders and a reception of business leaders.

From BBC

In the Saudi capital Riyadh in May, we watched how his major speech on his first foreign trip of his second term met a rapturous reception.

From BBC

Several days before the final, discord arose over the Senegalese players' reception in Rabat, particularly for an alleged lack of security as they arrived at the city train station.

From Barron's