collect

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Benjamin Torres, son of Valerie Mack, has filed a wrongful death suit against Heuermann and his family, hoping to collect the funds the family is making from the documentary they're involved with.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Oakland and Berkeley collect taxes on vacant homes after having passed laws in recent years; a similar tax passed in San Francisco was struck down in court, though it’s now under appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Investors might try to move a real-world asset price, like the bucket-shop “attack” on Amalgamated Copper, to collect in a prediction market.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Beginning in the 1970s, many states adopted labor laws and bargaining arrangements that made it cheaper and easier for these unions to recruit members, collect dues and mobilize members in politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Samir wedged his foot in the doorway just in time and said, “Wait. Wait. I’m sure we can collect some coins between us.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri