collecting

Example Sentences

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The sub took up to three people on the dives, collecting the fossil samples using robotic arms.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After collecting the money, he checked into the hotel and paid in cash.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Against Arizona this week, Pages batted .176, collecting only three hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

That means that while high school classmates are finishing up their last semester, these athletes are collecting NIL checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Garbage had been piling up ever since the town ran out of money to pay for collecting it.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm