collect

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In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The interest they collect is paid to investors as dividends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Bankers are the ones who market the offering to their clients, collect orders, help price the shares, complete the transaction, and deliver billions to SpaceX, net of fees, of course.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Iran’s parliament has approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the waterway, The Journal External link reported, citing Iranian state media.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

At the right time of the year, when the tree produces its gum, the young men go there to spend the night and collect it.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola