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collected

[kuh-lek-tid] / kəˈlɛk tɪd /


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The Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating both incidents and has collected DNA samples from the victims for testing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That means Friday’s data, collected during the period ended on March 14, are perhaps even more backward-looking than usual.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mark Watson, a committee member for the Wombles, said bottles and cans make up a significant proportion of the rubbish collected by the volunteer group.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

To explore this further, the team collected and analyzed biological samples, including blood and stool, to track changes in inflammation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“I do not know, but the information I have collected suggests she is back at the lab.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga