collect

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“Look, we’re playing the first major of the year, it’s the Masters,” he said, having overcome a slightly wobbly start to collect five birdies in his final 11 holes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The final rate for 2027 announced Monday after the market closed means the insurance plans will collect $13 billion in additional payments from the government next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

My legs are like jelly—I had to ride practically from one end of town to the other to collect them all.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz