receiving

Idioms  

1. see on the receiving end.

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Example Sentences

In Saturday's game, Mejbri was on the receiving end of the foul that earned Wesley Fofana his first yellow card, before the Chelsea defender was later sent off for a second bookable offence.

From BBC

Plans to hold a series of festivals in Brockwell Park look set to be approved, despite the application receiving more than three times as many objections as expressions of support.

From BBC

Now, 36 institutions are subject to legal action after receiving pre-action letters from lawyers warning that students intend to seek damages for learning which they claim they paid for, but did not actually receive.

From BBC

Despite receiving treatment from the team's physio at half-time, Lang did not realise the cut on his elbow had been infected until he noticed swelling and increasing pain during a night shift that evening.

From BBC

In addition to performing on the fabled Rooftop Concert, he enjoyed the rare privilege of receiving shared billing with the Fab Four on the chart-topping “Get Back” single.

From Salon