The newly released Baroque music also fell on receptive ears.

"We've just found more receptive ears and support in the art community," he said.

A little pained, Denis decided to reserve his story for more receptive ears.

He does so with enormous fluency, and it's hard not to think that whatever comes out of his mouth finds a receptive ear.

He also offers them an annual Christmas party and always a receptive ear.

That is one reason that teachers' legislation gets a receptive ear in Albany.

But where the old coalition found a receptive ear in Albany 20 years ago, the new one can barely find an open door.

The message fell upon receptive ears in the Ivy League and not only there.

The appeal for money is expected to fall on receptive ears in Tokyo.

Other contributors are hoping to cement an alliance with the administration or simply insure a receptive ear.