receiving

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And that lack of a smartphone, when taking part in the competition, meant a lot of confusion for friends back home in Maghera, County Londonderry who suddenly were receiving no replies to their texts.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It was created by receiving $93 million in profits from the 1984 Olympic Games under the vision of lead organizer Peter Ueberroth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

After receiving fluids, he returned to his home in Virginia that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Additional lenses then organize the beams into a structured grid of square illumination areas at the receiving surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

For example, in a 2/4 time signature, there are two beats in a measure with the quarter note receiving one beat or one count.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin