collector

Example Sentences

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After Caitriona died in August 2023, Jacqueline instructed a debt collector to recover £9,600 owed by Morar.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s not that I don’t owe the money — I do — but something about a parent suddenly acting like a $1,000 debt collector feels weird and annoying, especially since he’s not in financial need.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The Justice Department lawyer, Claudia Burke, said that any refund process would be time-consuming for the tariff collector, CBP.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Francisco George, a longtime art collector and docent at LACMA, is a Frieze regular.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Emily clapped both hands over her mouth and completely forgot there had been a madman book collector on the hunt for them.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman