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[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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I receive $2,870 a month from Social Security and $2,100 a month from my pension.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

The recent rally in sterling versus the euro largely reflects French debt concerns but the U.K. currency could start to receive support from BOE policy if it lifts rates in November, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Greene-Placentia said she did not see a doctor following the alleged attack in congressional district eight and did not receive a sexual assault examination.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

And the African football associations invited didn't receive any of the profits from the match, which potentially generated millions of dollars in revenue and TV rights, he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

“You never receive any mail here, in all your time at the Mutton. And then that one comes, addressed to you here. I slid it under your door.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Afterward, each participant receives a “Super Age,” a number based on their performance that day and their self-reported lifestyle habits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Limited health literacy, unreliable transportation, difficulty navigating a complicated healthcare system, lack of childcare, and unstable housing can all determine whether a new mother receives needed care or goes without it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

"As with any situation, the FAA will consider appropriate action if it receives new information about this issue."

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

Sources told NBC News that Combs pays inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas and that the hip-hop artist also receives Chinese-style massages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

When Stephanie receives her award and joins us back in the contestant line, she hugs each and every one of us.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

Coming from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also played basketball and baseball and received All-America honors in football, Ditka immediately became a mainstay in the Bears lineup, going on to start 84 straight games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Earlier, First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed she had received a letter from police investigating protests over the Drumcree parading dispute.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Beauty will use some of the approximately $50 million it has received so far to help raise awareness of its brands in key markets such as the U.K.,

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Banned from social media, he received few visitors during the campaign, according to records reviewed by AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

I didn’t dare hold out my hand, but I asked in a determined voice, as if I received a package from Brooklyn, New York, America, every day.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

By August, Walmart was close: More than 65% of stores were receiving some automated freight and over 50% of e-commerce inventory was moving through automated systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

White spoke to the BBC days after receiving the evidence and a court order.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

She said she’s waiting for menus with caloric values, as well as reports from the visiting dietitian to determine whether detainees are receiving nutritious meals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Former environment minister Lefter Koka was jailed for receiving 3.7 million euros in kickbacks in the case.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Upon receiving word from Castro, Bobby confirmed his participation in the tournament without any further sparring.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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