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collect

[kuh-lekt] / kəˈlɛkt /




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China may also hope to "collect intelligence for the purpose of monitoring trends in pro-Russian and pro-Chinese human networks within the North Korean military", he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The changes being put in place by Kalshi come in response to a report from an audit committee, which recommended Kalshi collect employment information from users, according to a summary of the panel’s findings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

When Awosika went to the building the following day, she realised the scale of the problem and described how group after group arrived, all expecting to collect keys for the same property.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s also born from a desire on the state’s part to collect as many people’s lawful votes as possible.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“Most ratatoskas collect gossip. Ratwin collects directions, compass points, water routes. She knows the ways of the islands—where the krakens rise and where the nereids swim—better than any sailor I’ve ever met. Come on. Breakfast.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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