expect a reception

Frequency: 6.26.6 per million words

To anticipate a certain kind of welcome.

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Examples (10)

  • The managers did not expect a sympathetic reception from the striking workers.
  • She didn't expect such a warm reception at her new school.
  • We expect a mixed reception to the new policy.
  • He was surprised; he had not expected such a hostile reception.
  • Do you expect a positive reception for your proposal?
  • The artist expected a critical reception for his controversial work.
  • They always expect an enthusiastic reception when they perform in their hometown.
  • I didn't expect any kind of reception at all, just a quiet arrival.
  • Despite their efforts, they expected a rather cool reception from the local community.
  • One should always expect a fair reception when presenting well-researched facts.