received

Example Sentences

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He received security clearances to access sensitive U.S. government data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Essayli is popular with high-level administration officials, and received a congratulatory post on X from Vice President JD Vance over the filing of fraud cases earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

On July 20, 1969, mission control received a message that reassured millions of Americans: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

He said only that “Jenna contacted ten reporters to ask about AI use. She received no response from any of them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

If either one of us received a job offer, we would immediately tell the other person.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller