: the position of being a recipient or especially a victim—usually used in the phrase on the receiving end
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe cities on the receiving end have struggled to accommodate the surge in migrants and their needs. Gary Tuchman, Anne Clifford And Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 There were also some explosive plays, though Lanning didn’t detail who was on the receiving end, and each of the five scholarship running backs had opportunities. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 13 Aug. 2022 And, of course, your colleague on the receiving end will hear only one Knock Brush ping instead of 17.Wired, 13 Aug. 2022 Activists on the receiving end described the money as a godsend. Cara Buckley, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 One key factor in responding to partners is to ensure that the people on the receiving end are empowered to resolve issues and not just answer questions. Norma Watenpaugh, Forbes, 18 July 2022 As seniors, Tschida started Thursday's semi on the mound, with Janzen in gear on the receiving end. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 10 June 2022 The player on the receiving end that Sunday afternoon couldn’t pick up. Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 But no one expected the Suns to be on the receiving end. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022 See More