collecting
Example Sentences
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"Rubin's wide, deep surveys will reveal a much larger sample of tidal disruption events than current observatories are capable of collecting, including ones that are off-center," Carney said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
However, if a person starts collecting Social Security before their full retirement age and continues working, there are temporary earnings limits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Iran is engaging with the proposal but is still insisting on retaining control over the strait, including collecting fees, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Zemian, who had also been uncuffed, started digging through the SUV, collecting spare tactical vests, then propped them underneath the agent’s head.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Guardian, though, is constantly telling me to hurry while also reminding me that I cannot forget my other mission tasks, like collecting samples from the terrain.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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