receive
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While even temporary rental assistance helps, only 18% of homeless families receive it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The D.A.’s request Wednesday for another six-month delay unleashed an immediate backlash among victims, who had expected to receive their payments earlier this year and have grown weary of repeated delays.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The watchdog said that the gap between councils' predicted spending and the funding and income they receive was £529m - down from £647m in the previous year.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
At that point, she would receive 100% of the benefit she is entitled to based on her earnings record.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Finally, well after teatime, Penelope received word that Lord and Lady Ashton would receive her.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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