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[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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The first cub died at 2 weeks after it became lethargic, stopped nursing and was removed from Ruby’s care into a temperature-controlled incubator to receive intervention from veterinary teams.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

The study also suggests that people with lower fitness levels may need slightly more exercise than highly fit individuals to receive similar cardiovascular benefits.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Musk said SpaceX’s “understanding with Nvidia is that we will receive a very significant percentage” of its GPUs next year, which is when SpaceX plans to install close to 10 gigawatts of compute capacity.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Another 22% are low-income beneficiaries who receive special subsidies that will obviate any premium increase.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Finally, well after teatime, Penelope received word that Lord and Lady Ashton would receive her.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

After an episode filled with warnings about addiction, government deception, processed food and discredited fats, the meal itself receives one adjective and one bite.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

She pays for her cell phone, buys her own food and receives SNAP.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Still, China’s measures have exposed the vulnerability of the fees that Panama receives from its vessel-flagging business, one of the world’s largest ship registries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Sir Paul McCartney also receives his first ever Mercury nomination, aged 84, for the nostalgia-laden The Boys of Dungeon Lane, while Suede, Jade, Raye and Nia Archives are also in contention.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Herr Thiessen receives dozens of letters from other rêveurs, and he responds to each.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

He said he had received an email on Friday evening, "two hours into our flight, saying there was a good chance our baggage wouldn't be there".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The threat at the Pasadena hospital was received from an IP address at 5:40 a.m., prompting police officers, fire personnel and K-9 units to search the hospital, according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

That focus made sense: At the time, women’s sports received roughly 2 percent of university athletic funding.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

Some New Yorkers say they received notices warning they may be subject to the tax despite having lived in their residences for years or decades.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

In the fall of 1850, Kate attended the ladies’ seminary six days a week, the most regular schooling she had ever received.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

He said the conditions included Iran receiving compensation from the US for what Tehran described as violations of the deal both sides signed in June to cease fighting and advance talks to end the war.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

After surrounding Hilton’s Miami residence, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said around 9 p.m. that he had been “safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Twenty-five customers have signed up, each receiving 1,500 mosquitoes a week for 16 weeks.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

“There’s a psychological comfort for some in receiving periodic cash payouts rather than deciding when to trim positions or trigger capital gains,” said Hyrum Smith, a financial planner in Spanish Fork, Utah.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

He was used to being on the giving end of this kind of behavior, which generally kept him from being on the receiving end.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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