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
Trump first learned Saturday about the potential for discussions with Iran, and he was receptive, according to a senior administration official.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Drugmakers, who have long blamed PBMs for driving up US medicine costs, have also been receptive, expressing interest in exploring direct-to-consumer sales for other kinds of drugs.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Was she, always so receptive to a deep priestly voice, coming under the influence of Fard’s disembodied one?
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Vocabulary lists containing receptive
Of Mice and Men
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