collect

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In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 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

The Iranian parliament earlier approved a plan to collect tolls on vessels traveling through the strait, state media reported.

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

About 6:00 a.m. we were ordered to collect our personal things.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom