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receive

[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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Still, it’s in a strong enough fiscal position to receive the top, triple-A credit ratings from the major credit-rating firms.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

"An average primary school with 50% take-up will receive nearly £30,000 a year – around 18 times more than the previous National School Breakfast Programme," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

But cellphone carriers continue to receive warrants that seek tracking data.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

First, he insisted that employees be ready to give and receive constructive criticism at all times and that people should be willing to argue for their ideas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The code I receive asks me to do different things such as move the part of my body the hazmats call my arm.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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