reception
Example Sentences
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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Woodland received a warm reception from the crowd down the stretch, which turned to rapturous applause and chants of "Gary, Gary" as he sank his putt for victory.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The production seems right at home at the Ahmanson, a function of both the broad sitcom-friendly style and the warm Korean American reception that was audible at Tuesday’s opening.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The market’s rude reception to the announcement probably says more about outgoing CEO, Todd Vasos than it does Fleeman.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
With his fortune, Morgan lived in splendor at a massive scale: When his daughter was married, the reception was for a thousand people, and Morgan had it at his house.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.