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

This gives them the right to collect two extra payments of $2 a share each, provided that global sales of Syfovre, the company’s geographic atrophy treatment, hit specific yearly targets.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Earlier this week, Iran’s parliament approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Toddler groups, football clubs and local charities all showed up at the supermarket to collect boxes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He was Jefferson’s trusty servant, permitted to travel alone with important papers or to collect money that was owed to Jefferson.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis