receiving

Example Sentences

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Receiving a check in the mail from an unknown source is the first big red flag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Receiving Medicaid, for example, frees up cash that would otherwise be spent on healthcare, allowing the recipients to spend the newly freed cash on other things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Receiving the MSC Seaview and Costa Diadema in Belem required considerable upgrades to Outeiro port for a price tag of nearly $45 million, according to port officials.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Receiving an honor can be significant, especially in terms of visibility and representation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

In the Receiving Hall, Sophia marches Astrid up and down the long entryway from the door to the throne platform and back.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton