- present participle of receive.
receiving
Example Sentences
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Authorities said receiving treatment for rabies directly after a potential exposure “is highly effective.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Liz Everett Krisberg, head of the Bank of America Institute, said the growth could also reflect a pickup in workers switching jobs and receiving higher wages as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
It said the protection of sources is "not for the benefit of the journalist personally", but for "the public interest" in receiving information from him.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The biggest hurdles to all eligible families receiving the free $1,000 may be either a lack of public awareness or bureaucratic hurdles, some researchers have said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
However, she was on the receiving end of many curious, pitying, and disdainful looks.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
