receipt
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“Nick cannot show that Mr. Kanin’s conduct — rather than the unresolved legal question that persists under an entirely different trustee — caused any delay in his receipt of the distribution.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Government statistics, external showed there were 97,519 people in receipt of asylum support at the end of March, with 20,885 in hotel accommodation.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Another reason that may serve to contract the premium would be the possible U.S. listing of a depositary receipt for Samsung Electronics, Korea’s largest stock and a direct competitor for SK Hynix in many areas.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
His receipt of the Combat Action Ribbon leaves no doubt of his sacrifice—they do not just hand those out.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
Come as soon as you can on the receipt of this.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
The government borrowed £16bn less in July than it did in June, helped by a surge in self-assessed income tax receipts.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
You have to wonder how the Generals’ unwelcome win would be remembered if it had hurt the Globetrotters’ gate receipts.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The company’s American depositary receipts fell 5% in premarket trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Gas-station receipts slid almost 1% last month, but renewed hostilities with Iran has pushed fuel costs back up.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Five hundred dollars, his driver’s license, phone numbers on slips of paper, social security card, airline ticket stub, cleaners receipts.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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