collect
Example Sentences
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The Ministry of Justice does not collect statistics on the immigration status of those convicted of crimes, but it does collect data on nationality.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
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
A cap limits how much the city can collect.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Mama’s hair started falling out in big tufts on her pillow, and I would go in her room and collect it when she’d get up for a while.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing collect
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
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