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Discover LudwigThe phrase "aggressive reception" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is met with hostility or a confrontational attitude upon arrival or during an interaction.
Example: "The new employee faced an aggressive reception from some of the long-standing staff members, making it difficult for her to integrate into the team."
Alternatives: "hostile welcome" or "confrontational greeting".
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Despite high levels of deprivation and petty crime, those entering a district dubbed by many as a "hostile Muslim enclave" will be in for disappointment if they are expecting an aggressive reception from fundamentalist hotheads.
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Gilderoy's encounter with a sullen, aggressive, dark-haired beauty at the reception establishes the unwelcoming, mysteriously foreign nature of the place, as well as his identity as an innocent, unworldly mother's boy.
The reception was decidedly more aggressive when Darryl Strawberry returned to Shea Stadium in 1991 with the Dodgers.
President Bush's initiative has received no more favorable reception than the more aggressive of the alternative bills, which was introduced by Senator James M. Jeffords, independent of Vermont, and is co-sponsored by Mr. Bush's Democratic opponent, Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts.
Representatives of the cellular phone companies are loath to admit that they have reception problems, despite their competitors' aggressive marketing campaigns, dominated by phrases like "Can you hear me now?" and "How many bars do you have?" If pressed, however, they admit to having some problems with reception, though these issues vary a great deal depending on the provider.
Some of the negative reception was blamed on an overly aggressive marketing campaign one that only increased in intensity after the film received seven Academy Award nominations, including a nod for best picture.
In last year's victory over Oklahoma, Woods took advantage of overly aggressive coverage by the Sooners' secondary to get 12 receptions, 226 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Reception centers have been trying to stem the smugglers' aggressive approach with the help of Italian security forces.
At a recent Christmas drinks reception for journalists Mr Corbyn joked with reporters about perceived aggressive coverage and clarified he would not give interviews on his front doorstep.
He led the Trojans on an aggressive fourth-quarter drive that David Ausberry capped with a 14-yard touchdown reception to cut Oregon's lead to 24-17.
Williams, an aggressive cornerback, got tangled with Cooper as he tried to make a reception.
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