collecting

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What we are watching with her is someone collecting new credibility with each provocative and unlikely alliance while the actual content of her work continues largely unexamined by the outlets that cover her rise.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

These aircraft are used for maritime surveillance, although they are likely collecting information on Cuban military capabilities as well as tracking the Cuban leadership, Cancian said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In the 15th century, the Danish monarchy started collecting “sound dues” on ships crossing the Baltic Sea passing through Øresund, a narrow strait between the port towns of Helsingor and Helsingborg.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

By collecting data over extended periods, the team improved both the signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios, showing that the system could maintain stable performance despite natural fluctuations in sunlight.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

If you accidentally stepped in a pile of chicken droppings while collecting eggs one morning, what would you do?

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones