receive
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Lawyers for the men told the court they were prepared to return to their native Zimbabwe at their own expense if they do not receive a custodial sentence.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
If you’re a typical U.S. consumer, probably not, although some individuals could receive one, and others may eventually benefit from class-action lawsuits.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
About $2.6 million will go toward attorney fees, and the plaintiff will receive a $10,000 incentive payment, according to the settlement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
On Monday the president emerged from the Oval Office to receive two bags of his beloved cheeseburgers and French fries from Sharon Simmons of Arkansas, a 58-year-old who quickly became known as “DoorDash Grandma.”
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
American soldiers receive an allowance for their uniforms, and it is now possible for American military women to purchase approved boots made to fit their feet.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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