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receptive

ri sep tiv

  • s  open to arguments, ideas, or change
    receptive to reason and the logic of facts
  • a  ready or willing to receive favorably
    receptive to the proposals
  • s  of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
  • s  able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
    the paper is ink-receptive

  • Sounding out officials in Washington, he found them most receptive; they suggested that Winooski apply formally to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to .
  • Roth tirelessly and unflinchingly records the daily damage that the harshness of slum life inflicts on David's quiveringly receptive, emotionally defenseless consciousness; as a .
  • Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Republicans aren't likely to be receptive to public option trigger, which would kick into effect only if private insurers fail to meet .
News & Articles

  • Tiger Woods faces wide-open field at Merion
    ARDMORE, Pa. — Given how much easier Merion Golf Club figures to play, and how soft and receptive the greens are going to be thanks to the deluge of the past few days, just about everyone in the 156-man U.S. Open field has a pretty good shot to win the championship. Translation? Tiger Woods has to take out a fleet of golfers instead of the dozen or so who realistically figured to contend if the ...
    June 12, 2013 - Boston Herald
  • More butts to kick
    ARDMORE, Pa. — Given how much easier Merion Golf Club figures to play, and how soft and receptive the greens are going to be thanks to the deluge of the past few days, just about everyone in the 156-man U.S. Open field has a pretty good shot to win the championship. Translation? Tiger Woods has to take out a fleet of golfers instead of the dozen or so who realistically figured to contend if the ...
    June 12, 2013 - Boston Herald
  • Pet Perspectives: Massage, Acupuncture Now The Norm For Ailing Pets
    Alternative therapist say animals are very receptive to massage therapy.
    June 11, 2013 - CBS Boston
Quotes

  • Barack Obama in WJLA
    Like George Bush (web|news|bio) and Dick Cheney (web|news|bio) before him,Obama said of the Arizonan, "he sees more drilling as the answer to all of our energy problems, and like them, he's found a receptive audience in the very same oil...
  • Alex Rodriguez in CBS2 Chicago
    I also understand that I had to respond to certain Yankees concerns, and I was receptive and understanding of that situation,Rodriguez said. "Cynthia and I have since spoken directly with the Steinbrenner family. During these healthy...
  • Jim Furyk in USA Today
    It's 8 o'clock, it still feels like it's 70 degrees, there's no wind, the greens were somewhat receptive,Furyk said. "I think we had an opportunity to play today. And I don't expect that to keep up."

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