collect
Example Sentences
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What evidence did Mr. Pelley collect to confirm Ms. Simpson’s account?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
His family said he was going to collect a motorcycle from a mechanic's shop in his hometown of Milagro.
From Barron's • 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing collect
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
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"A Natural Balance" and "In My Dreams"
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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