collection
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Before the late Shang period, no other archaeological site in China had produced such a large collection of human skulls.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ultimately, the goal shouldn’t be a collection of bilateral agreements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
And as a bonus, his essay collection “The Colossus of New York,” which is vivid, episodic and yet still a story: “Talking about New York is talking about the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
"The RAU's collection is unusual in being an early example established at an agricultural education institution," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Next to the skull was a collection of Chinese rings.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
![]()
Jason Palmer, curator of collections at the park, said welcoming the wolves to the park took months of planning and had involved working with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria's coordinator for the species.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"Carbonaceous chondrites of the Ornans class are definitely not like the typical meteors you find in museum collections," says Dr. Philippe Claeys, who worked on the study as a visiting professor at UBC.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
The smell of rubbish hangs heavy in the air as pickup trucks and handcarts crawl through narrow alleyways, unloading the day's collections while children weave between them chasing footballs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Some lenders may automatically deny applicants with collections, charge-offs or late payments on their credit reports.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
In the girls’ rooms we’d put on display the growing collections of trinkets that Barack made a habit of bringing home from his various travels—snow globes for Sasha, key chains for Malia.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing collection
National Librarian Day
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 18
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Research Strategies, Using the Internet, and Using the Library
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!