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receptive

[ri-sep-tiv] / rɪˈsɛp tɪv /


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Xi raised it as the first item on his agenda, right after the festive red-carpet welcome, which he must have known would put Trump in a receptive mood.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But other fans are more receptive to the idea.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

If eBay isn’t receptive, Cohen could decide to take the offer directly to eBay’s shareholders, one of the people added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Charles showed off his cheeky side when he cracked a number of jokes during the state dinner, which landed well with a receptive audience.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

On every other continent as well, certain native societies have proved very receptive, adopted foreign ways and technology selectively, and integrated them successfully into their own society.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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