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[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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She also cites the need to make sure faculty receive equal pay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

However it has also stated in documents that misuse of fireworks is "relatively limited in number across the East Dunbartonshire area" and that it does not receive many complaints.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

"When we receive the product, everyone is scrambling to get it," said Dyton Ganiza, operations manager at the Best Oil retailer.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

The full retirement age, or FRA, is the age at which beneficiaries receive 100% of what they’re owed.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

This was not the reaction she'd expected her godmother to receive.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

The seller provides a good or service and receives in return value exceeding the cost to him of the good or service—a profit.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

At present, every club in the Championship receives the same payment, regardless of where they finish.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Because the same side of TOI-561 b always faces its star, the nightside receives no direct starlight.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

The skiing: Taos typically receives less snowfall than many other Western ski destinations, but El Niño winters have historically favored above-average snowfall there, said Smith.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

One person in every class with the highest grade point average receives a certificate.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

She also talked about the effect of the social media reaction after the incident, saying she should not have received "such backlash", and that she is "only human".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Intesa has received authorization from the European Central Bank for the takeover, but is still awaiting approval from the Italian markets regulator as well as the country’s antitrust body.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Becerra received a warmer reception from Black and Asian American voters in the state, according to the poll.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The decision was welcomed by the 10.29 Itaewon Disaster Bereaved Families Association, however the group told the BBC they had not received a direct apology from Activision.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

I received but little income from the book and have had few sources of revenue.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Ghilarducci sees Watch Duty as no different in that regard from news channels or publications from which residents already were receiving constant updates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

At the Virginia ratifying convention, Edmund Randolph said explicitly that “there is another provision against the danger … of the President receiving emoluments from foreign powers. If discovered, he may be impeached.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

Mr. Ohtani is under contract for $700 million with the Dodgers, receiving $2 million annually for the first 10 years and $68 million a year after that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“The majority of the U.S. consumer base isn’t receiving enough in their paycheck to continue their quality of life,” said Bachaud of ZipRecruiter.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Allow me to say just one more thing to those of you receiving lesser badges today,” Chief Crowe continues.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston


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