collecting

Example Sentences

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But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

A record-long government shutdown last fall prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from collecting accurate information on rents, leading to a situation in which prices increases were temporarily understated.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

After collecting samples, researchers bring them back to the lab, separate the microscopic glass from the soil and chemically analyze it to confirm whether it came from the Toba eruption.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Although she feels it's a shame she'll no longer be able to get a free bakery item each month, she is looking forward to collecting points.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“I don’t understand people, either,” says Inkling, collecting the money on Free Parking.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins