collecting

Example Sentences

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But Bille residents like Taminoibitein Philip say Shell - despite recently selling on the pipeline to Renaissance Africa Energy - still has a responsibility having benefited from collecting the oil for years.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Many in the Class of 2026 are collecting their diplomas and promptly moving back into their childhood bedrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Bass responded to the scene, where devastated family members were still collecting the belongings of loved ones taken by federal agents, said Martha Arévalo, executive director of Carecen, the Central American Resource Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Rather than joining the fights, these individuals focused on essential tasks such as collecting food and caring for developing young.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

And I started collecting things and leaving them as presents in their basement: snakes, spiders, grubs, and slugs.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan