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Recent Examples of unreceptive
To their credit, Lawyers Defending American Democracy and the other plaintiffs did just that, only to find the appropriate authority unreceptive.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Is the primary electorate simply unreceptive to centrist points of view?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Others continue burning cash in the pursuit of profitability but are finding the market unreceptive.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Hippler appeared unreceptive to their arguments that the IGG techniques violated Kohberger's constitutional rights and questioned whether the defendant even had standing to challenge the investigatory tactic.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Is the primary electorate simply unreceptive to centrist points of view?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Others continue burning cash in the pursuit of profitability but are finding the market unreceptive.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Hippler appeared unreceptive to their arguments that the IGG techniques violated Kohberger's constitutional rights and questioned whether the defendant even had standing to challenge the investigatory tactic.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unreceptive
Adjective
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Republicans portrayed the move as partisan and urged an appeal.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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This was in direct conflict with the Hatch Act, which restricts federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, such an observation is short-sighted and narrow-minded.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Humans can be fallible, biased and inconsistent.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, that is due in part to Colorado changing its law to lower the threshold for prosecuting someone for a crime involving biased motivation.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Economic need can unite white Americans in support of more generous welfare policies, including among some who are racially prejudiced.—
Andrew Bloeser,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2026
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Divine also played the role of Arvin Hodgepile, the prejudiced owner of a local TV station, in the film.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Negotiations to avert a partial government shutdown are being complicated by Democratic demands that any changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy be written into law by Congress.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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The statement didn’t mention specific securities, but the timing suggests most of the funding for the partial payments this week could be coming from the state firm.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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As a host, Bragg was both inviting and impatient, genuinely curious about his guests’ ideas but intolerant of digression or indulgent nerding out.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gluten-intolerant people get sick after eating gluten and may experience digestive issues.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the recent bickering, Republicans have appeared to either endorse or allow bigoted attitudes to motivate the core conservative agenda – primarily their immigration policy.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Garlow condemned violence against Jewish people, even going so far as to call out people within his own faith who have expressed bigoted beliefs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Unreceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unreceptive. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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