receiving

Example Sentences

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Meta made a $22.4 million tax payment to the parish in May, with the local school district receiving over 50% of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"Upon receiving the official resolution from the PIPC, we expect that the facts will be clearly established through legal procedures," said Coupang.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She was also the highest-paid executive at SpaceX last year, receiving total compensation of $85.8 million, according to SpaceX’s regulatory filings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“In practice, subsidy mechanics largely insulate consumers from premium volatility, with more than 90% of ACA enrollees receiving subsidies,” the note says.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

François was stern, demanding instant obedience, and by virtue of his whip receiving instant obedience; while Dave, who was an experienced wheeler, nipped Buck’s hind quarters whenever he was in error.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London