receptive

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To Eddings’ surprise, however, Ritchie was receptive, even enthusiastic, as were his supervisors.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He tried to find a receptive audience for the name.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

They suggest future juries might be receptive to a product-liability argument against social media, which forms the basis of thousands of similar lawsuits waiting to be heard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

What’s Next: It isn’t clear how receptive the government officials were to Ackman’s plan.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Not only was Cassius receptive to advice, he solicited it.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey