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reception

A reception of something is how well it is doing. The reception of this video game is pretty good. I recommend buying it. A reception is a party-like social affair for meeting someone important or special. A reception was held in the civic center for the winners of the county art competition. The bridal couple's gifts were displayed at the wedding reception. I shook Prince William's hand at the reception held for him in the White House rose garden.

reception

the manner in which something is greeted she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors quality or fidelity of a received broadcast a formal party of people; as after a wedding the act of receiving (American football) the act of catching a pass in football the tight end made a great reception on the 20 yard line

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Simple sentences

He introduced me to his relatives at the reception.
There was a big reception after the wedding.
I met with a cool, not to say hostile, reception.
The reception isn't good.
Many people declined the invitation to the reception.
She made a wonderful speech at her friend's wedding reception.
I didn't want to go to the reception.
How was the reception?
There was a cheese and wine reception.
Tom thought the dress code for the reception was informal, and was embarrassed when he realised he was the only man not wearing a coat and tie.
It looks like there's no reception in this room.
I'm not getting any cellphone reception here.
His new book met with a favorable reception.
They got a warm reception.
She gave her guests a hearty reception.
How did you enjoy the reception?
Tom was given a warm reception.
See you at the reception.
Tom's new play got a warm reception.
Have you been invited to the reception?
The reception in the basement is not very good.

Movie subtitles

I need a second look for the reception.
We'll have 30 people at the reception, or 29, if my sister goes into labour and can't come.
She told me at the wedding reception.
After a cordial reception he recounts his adventures.
I have ensured that these people will prepare a worthy reception for Dubarry.
The congratulatory reception.
Samlak also avoids the official reception from the Egyptian court and goes directly Amenes.
In a few days. If we send a carriage to your friends. they could attend to the reception tonight.
We have a reception here.
What does it say about the reception last night?
Blah, blah, blah attended the blah, blah reception wore the same blah, blah things.
They've phoned through from the mayor's reception to remind you it's past the hour for the reception.
AS CHAIRWOMAN OF THE RECEPTION, I EXTEND THE GOOD WISHES OF EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD OF FREEDONIA.
Blah, blah attended the blah, blah reception and wore the same blah, blah things.
They've phoned from the mayor's reception to remind you it's past the hour for the reception.
I'd ask you to dine with me, but I have to go to a reception right afterwards.
Hey, where's the reception committee?
Delighted because of your friendly reception. relieved because so long as I stand on this platform.
Then we'll arrange a reception for Mir Jutra's men here.
When we first started out. we got no idea you give us this grand reception.
She says everything is all set for the reception.
He wanted to have them around him, so he decided to give a big reception.
Let him wait in the reception room.
Not even a radio? - It's been a source of deep regret but the mountains surrounding us have made reception almost impossible.
And prepare the most luxurious ceremony and reception.
YOU ARE NOT MEAN ENOUGH TO WORK RECEPTION. OKAY, WHERE IS IT THAT SHE'D LIKE US TO MEET?
MAN (over radio): Inmate reception, inmate reception.
They are waiting in the reception hall.
Well, we're on the city reception committee.
Pity there's no reception.
The victory reception is over.
Trousseau, reception and everything, and I'll give the bride away.
Let's give them a reception that they'll never forget!
Wedding at St. Margaret's, Bishop Manners, reception. Yes, sir, Sir Charles.
How's the reception?
The men are planning a great reception. for him tonight. A performance by the soldiers.

News and current affairs

The extraordinary reception of Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century shows how keenly the consequences of the collapse of the left have been felt.
Meanwhile, Germany is focused on organizing the reception and settlement of a massive influx of refugees.
The reception and adoption of democracy is not a function of sectarian belonging, but a reflection of the multi-dimensional historical, cultural, religious, and political identities of Iraqi individuals.
They are still mostly being welcomed, but the capacity of the reception centers is fast reaching its limits.
Perhaps surprisingly, Lugovoi seems not to have wondered why he is enjoying such an enthusiastic reception from his compatriots.
It both sets the normative framework for EU policy and establishes institutions and procedures for policies on border controls, asylum, reception of migrants, and cooperation between judicial and police authorities.
So by the time Italy's six-month presidency of the EU concludes, the rude reception Berlusconi received at the European Parliament may find an echo at home.
But without Havel, the Czechs may well find that they no longer receive the same warm reception in the international arena.
And if it's too late for the wedding, there's always the reception.
Although such ideas have received a somewhat mixed reception, they are a welcome sign of much-needed public debate.
Gateway countries would have to improve reception, asylum, and integration standards.
The patchwork of 28 separate asylum systems is expensive and inefficient, and it produces wildly uneven results in terms of the reception, status determination, and integration of new arrivals.
Obama's bold proposal received an immediate and enthusiastic reception in Europe.
At his side sits Martin Wolf of The Financial Times, so a good reception in the pink pages can be expected.
But the reception rooms have since been noticeably empty.
Obama's announcement received a decidedly unsympathetic reception from Europeans, who perceived his initiative as a unilateral move that would undermine international coordination of financial regulation.
For example, despite Chinese protests, Japan hosted a birthday reception for the Emperor in Taipei in 2003.
Its reception also serves as a reminder of why we have made no progress toward peace.
At a gala reception, he went up to one guest, mistaking him for a local, and asked what it felt like to be able to vote and enjoy freedom under the rule of law.

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