collect

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In an era where the best prospects stop by college for just a single season on their way to the NBA—and collect millions of dollars in NIL payments—Hurley’s all-out approach hasn’t attracted the biggest names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It means they will effectively take the place of the fourth‑bottom team - the position they currently occupy - even if they collect enough points to finish outside the relegation zone.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The interest they collect is paid to investors as dividends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Separately, Iran’s parliament has approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the waterway, The Journal reported, citing Iranian state media.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I looked off to the woods to collect myself.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan