receiving

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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

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

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

And a “strong” El Niño in 2023-24 coincided with a pretty wet year for Southern California, with downtown L.A. receiving 155% of its typical annual rainfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After recently receiving a letter from her father, she was eager to talk to him about family matters.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French