receiving

Example Sentences

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She said she had visited the hospital regularly while the princess was receiving treatment and had rushed there as soon as she had heard the news.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Finch said a new policy would be developed after receiving "a number" of complaints from residents regarding some children's books.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Grant Thornton’s private equity-backed U.S. firm has acquired almost 20 fellow firms in its global network, with Australia expected to be the latest deal, since receiving a New Mountain Capital investment in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I have the choice of receiving either a pension of $2,900 per month, or $2,200 per month with an annual 3% increase.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

What I needed was help testing the teleporter, which I had completed that morning after receiving the final components from the delivery ogre.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth