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

Moore says he used a stretcher, borrowed from another funeral service, to collect a body from a local nursing home.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Bankers are the ones who market the offering to their clients, collect orders, help price the shares, complete the transaction, and deliver billions to SpaceX, net of fees, of course.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Earlier this week, Iran’s parliament approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The purpose of Fly’s flight is to collect new data in a quicker and more efficient fashion than I am able to.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga