- present participle of receive.
receiving
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Its emergence surprised naval analysts because it was bigger and more sophisticated than amphibious vessels the Chinese navy had begun receiving just two years prior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
At least one adverse event occurred in 43 of the 50 intervention participants, compared with six of the 46 participants receiving standard care.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
She was transported to hospital in critical condition and returned to prison after receiving medical treatment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Ghilarducci sees Watch Duty as no different in that regard from news channels or publications from which residents already were receiving constant updates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Pong and Mark had stayed in the warehouse all night, receiving the faded orbs that people brought in from all over the city.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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