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collected

[kuh-lek-tid] / kəˈlɛk tɪd /


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The Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating both incidents and has collected DNA samples from the victims for testing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That means Friday’s data, collected during the period ended on March 14, are perhaps even more backward-looking than usual.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Ladbrokes spokesman Alex Apati said "just a handful" of bets had been placed on the horse, but the best result recorded was a customer who collected £1.8k from a £5 each-way single.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Gas prices in Canada are nearly one-third higher compared with a month ago, according to data collected by the Canadian Automobile Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“We’ve got all the food and water we collected yesterday.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth