Sentence examples for receiving a present from inspiring English sources

Some members of the public seem to regard getting a flyer as receiving a present, others look as though we're trying to hand them a live slug.

That mug will be just the right size to hold the rest of our dignity after receiving a present like that.

Your friends might just be wowed by receiving a present wrapped in the spruce trimmings of a Christmas tree or wreath, or a pastiche of dried leaves from the lawn.

There is nothing worse than receiving a present that you badly wanted and then discovering that you can't use it because you have run out of batteries.

Children receive a present and adults mince pies and mulled wine before the return trip.

Each child received a present, paid for by the United Neighborhood Houses of New York.

About a week later, Tex received a present from Ella, a handbag, which cost around forty-five hundollarsllars.

Who wants to receive a present because we've asked for one?

American Idol (ABC at 8) A contestant receives a present from Luke Bryan amid solo and group performances.

Then, on her fortieth birthday, two full years after he died, she receives a present from him in the post.

A man pointlessly smashes a cucumber: a girl invites me to close my eyes and receive a present, which turns out to be a paper-clip.