receptive
Example Sentences
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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
Studies show younger children are particularly receptive to messages from figures of authority.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
One way is that other societies see or learn of the invention, are receptive to it, and adopt it.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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