initial reception

collocation in English

meaningsofinitialandreception

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initial
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/us
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
of or at ...
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reception
noun
uk
/rɪˈsep.ʃən/us
/rɪˈsep.ʃən/
a formal party at which important people ...
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(Definition ofinitialandreceptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofinitial reception

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But this has been the usualinitialreceptionof critical studies that first embrace a postmodern viewpoint.
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The number is shown by the establishment ofinitialreception.
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The flag'sinitialreceptionwas mixed.
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Initialreceptionof the game was positive.
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Initialreceptionto the show was mixed.
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Initialreceptionfor the game was mostly positive.
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Initialreceptionof the new model was very positive.
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Initialreceptionwas ranging from great to mediocre.
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Theinitialreceptionof the car was broadly favourable.
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The preface describes theinitialreceptionof the book.
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I think that theinitialreceptiongiven to this proposal would have been different had it been properly understood.
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Theinitialreceptiongiven to this directive did not make it possible to envisage substantial progress in the near future.
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The available information relates to theinitialreceptionunder sentence and is given in the following table.
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But even where they were not put off by theirinitialreception, many new recruits were soon weighed down by the amount of work they were expected to do.
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Whileinitialreceptionwas positive, it was heavily criticised in the media in 2009 and 2012.
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Since itsinitialreception, the album has received retrospective acclaim from writers and music critics.
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The song was revamped in light of the chosen singer and itsinitialreception.
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We believe that the voluntary sector, which will be handling theinitialreceptionarrangements, is best placed to give assistance with immediate replacement items where needed.
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In spite of this value and enthusiasticinitialreceptionby automotive media and enthusiasts, sales never thrived.
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Although theinitialreceptionwas enthusiastic, the opera lasted only 20 performances, with complaints about the libretto and the length of the opera.
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He did however note that he was glad that the publisher has tried very hard to make the necessary improvements following the gamesinitialreception.
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The album'sinitialreceptionwas not as enthusiastic as their debut effort, with some critics noting a weaker production, but the album has retrospectively gained more appreciation among fans.
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