He had sought in Europe a more receptive climate for figurative painting than did the American art scene, which was at that time dominated by Abstract Expressionism and Pop.

What drew Greenberg and the Boys to Bennington was the receptive climate established by Feeley.

A public relations approach should engineer a receptive climate of opinion, a paving of the way, for company activities and their positive and enthusiastic acceptance by trade and consumer.

In an atmosphere so heady with romance, in a climate so receptive to gothic detail and intricate workmanship, jewellery and its design were to enjoy something of a golden age.

Mr. Grilli sees post-Vietnam America as providing a particularly receptive climate.

A receptive overall climate must be engendered, with composers and performers prominently involved.

Still, there are signs of an increasingly receptive climate that could give rise to a powerful new party in the next decade.

Too few think about how to engage their communities, to forge distinctive regional identities and to create a receptive climate for works by living composers.

Many also foresaw a more receptive climate for new limits on medical malpractice lawsuits and punitive damages awards.

For 41 seasons, the Santa Fe Opera has fostered a receptive climate for new and unusual works.