receiving

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He was part of the Brazil squad that retained the trophy four years later, but missed most of the tournament through injury after scoring in the opening game - only later receiving a winners' medal.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"After receiving the commission's official ruling, we expect the facts to be clearly established through legal procedures," Coupang added.

From Barron's • 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

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

It isn’t known how much Fischer paid for his legal defense, but it probably wasn’t all that much since Suzuki was receiving pro bono advice and assistance from those who felt Bobby was being persecuted.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady