on/at the receiving end
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: in the position of having something bad or unpleasant directed at one
It's not often that I find myself on the receiving end of such insults.
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Amid a brutal weekend series sweep against the Miami Marlins, the Yankees found themselves on the receiving end of some barbs from a pair of franchise greats, shortstop Derek Jeter and third baseman Alex Rodriguez.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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During her short stint, which lasted less than two years, Kugler consistently aligned herself with the policies of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been on the receiving end of frequent Trump criticism.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The 5-foot-8, 185-pound Robinson was on the receiving end of a nasty collision with outside linebacker Brian Burns on Friday.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Their eyes were focused on whoever was on the receiving end of the knuckle sandwich.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
In addition, governors help craft banking regulations. watch now
During her short stint, which lasted less than two years, Kugler consistently aligned herself with the policies of Chair Jerome Powell, who has been on the receiving end of frequent Trump criticism.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
The 5-foot-8, 185-pound Robinson was on the receiving end of a nasty collision with outside linebacker Brian Burns on Friday.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Their eyes were focused on whoever was on the receiving end of the knuckle sandwich.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2025
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“On/at the receiving end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%2Fat%20the%20receiving%20end. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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