How to Use receiving end in a Sentence

receiving end

noun

• To see work this good is to be on the receiving end of a gift.
  — Mick Lasalle, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Dec. 2017
• On the receiving end of the play, Sano fumbled the ball twice.
  — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2021
• Brees was on the receiving end of a monster hit in the first half.
  — Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 15 Nov. 2020
• In the 61st minute, Arata was on the receiving end of a Michael Tymkiw free kick.
  — Joseph Halm, NOLA.com, 30 Jan. 2021
• SpaceX could be on the receiving end of some bad news soon.
  — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 14 Feb. 2022
• Crispin was on the receiving end of the game’s biggest play, which came near the end of the third quarter.
  — The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2021
• But no one expected the Suns to be on the receiving end.
  — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 16 May 2022
• He's been on the receiving end of each of Foles' three TD passes in 2019.
  — Mark Long, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Nov. 2019
• The irony is that Peevy once wanted to be on the receiving end of passes.
  — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2022
• In all, Mooney had a season-high 94 yards and was on the receiving end of Fields’ best three throws.
  — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• This isn't the first time Zamora is on the receiving end of attacks.
  — Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 30 July 2022
• African countries are the ones on the receiving end of this problem.
  — New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021
• Kevin Jablonsky has been on the receiving end of such calls.
  — Sabrina Willmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2019
• The Bucks are on the receiving end of four finalists, as well.
  — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2018
• Cotton would be on the receiving end of a 40-plus yard bomb from Hodge in the third quarter.
  — The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2022
• No one wants or deserves to be on the receiving end of that kind of treatment.
  — Monique Judge, The Root, 7 Mar. 2018
• This takes the pressure off the person on the receiving end and provides help.
  — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 23 Sep. 2022
• The man on the receiving end of the query mirrored my uneasiness.
  — Eric Hansen, Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2020
• Scott or Live Nation are now on the receiving end of at least three suits.
  — Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2021
• The Eagles have been on the receiving end of Clouden’s late-game heroics more than once.
  — Katherine Dunn, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2018
• Whoever's on the receiving end of this gift will feel like the coolest guy on the fairway.
  — Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 6 May 2022
• In the state championship game, the Bruins were on the receiving end as Beaverton ate time off the clock with the late lead.
  — oregonlive, 14 Mar. 2022
• While the bear cubs at Fort Bearizona won’t be on the receiving end of gifts, don’t worry.
  — Scott Craven, azcentral, 10 Dec. 2019
• Gracie Hoover was on the receiving end of the play, which came with 2 minutes, 45 seconds left in the game.
  — Anchorage Daily News, 6 Oct. 2020
• Bused to Charlestown schools, the girls are among the Black students on the receiving end of abuse from white students and parents.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022
• In the case of Abby’s achievement, it was made all the more special since Lizzy was on the receiving end of her set.
  — Tyler Foy, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Oct. 2022
• Rask allowed three goals on 37 shots and was on the receiving end of Blues onslaughts at times.
  — Stephen Whyno, chicagotribune.com, 3 June 2019
• Tyler Boyd was on the receiving end of six of Burrow’s passes.
  — Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2020
• The fighters take turns hitting each other in the face with an open hand, and those on the receiving end stand with their hands behind their backs.
  — Mark Anderson, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2023
• The GOP might just find themselves on the receiving end of political karma.
  — Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024

Last Updated: 3 Mar 2025