Sentence examples for received not from inspiring English sources

I received not so much as a smile in return.

After his film's initial round of screenings, the director received "not hundreds but thousands" of responses.

I wasn't sure how I'd be received, not being a Mormon myself, but I wasn't worried.

Nicobobinus, however, received not a jot of that sort of praise.

We have received not only letters but pictures of people who worked with him.

He called the infection-control training he and others received "not satisfying, but acceptable".

Maegle requested and received not only separate rooms, but rooms on separate floors.

They received not only an ovation but a front-row hug from Valentino himself.

The gown was well received not merely because it was pretty — or flawless, actually.

Although Sister Mary suffered significant side effects, they were due to the standard drugs she received, not the experimental drugs.

"We received not one note, not one word, not 'Can I help you out in this crisis?'" Mrs. Barker said.