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[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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Neurites are the small projections through which nerve cells send and receive signals.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

With the NBA stripping the Clippers of five future first-round picks, the package they are expected to receive when the Leonard trade is completed would have a substantial impact on their future roster-building options.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The requirements include an approval process for the design of ballot envelopes and the launch of an online portal for states to upload information about voters who will receive them.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

About 60% of pupils at the inner-city school receive free school meals, and Ahmed said they were already providing a healthy, balanced diet.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

They were the first women ever to receive it.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Speaking after his victory, Kerr referenced the "stick" he receives for not competing as much as others.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Upon entry, each customer receives a lockable Yondr pouch—the same bag some schools use to store students’ phones—that can only be opened by the staff.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

He lives fairly simply in some respects, but I’m concerned that if he receives a substantial amount of money outright, he may not manage it well.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

In addition to government funding it receives as a public school, Scholarship Prep also relies on community partners for donations or services such as food, school supplies and hygiene kits.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

“When you are ready” is the only answer he receives.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Those with vitamin D deficiency received an average of 8 μg more fentanyl during surgery.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

But a BBC investigation at the time found evidence to suggest several other people had also received offensive, anonymous letters from him while he was a serving councillor – claims he has never commented upon.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Ballmer invested $60 million in Aspiration Partners, while Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance received $22 million from the Clippers in consulting fees.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The 50-person figure would be more appropriate for those who received a particular document, and the universe of people who actually opened or downloaded it would be even smaller — perhaps 10 or fewer.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

I received the postcard from the Maldives last week.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Agricultural scientist professor Grant Edwards, who is is the vice-chancellor of Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki Lincoln University, a specialist institution in New Zealand, is also receiving a fellowship.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

California Highway Patrol responded to the incident on Thursday after receiving a call at 7:51 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

But as I’ve learned from being on the receiving end of uninvited advice, sometimes you just want someone to listen without immediately telling you what to do.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Mice receiving the drug improved beyond their starting levels in exploratory behavior, spatial memory, and blood-sugar maintenance.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

When he wasn’t busy trying to recruit new agents or receiving coded radio messages from Moscow, Abel worked on improving as a painter.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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