collecting

Example Sentences

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During a production trip to Paris, she started sourcing pieces and collecting references that would eventually make their way into this season years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

In a statement to the Salem Business Journal, Mansell wrote that his father started collecting Legos to provide for his children and grandchildren.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The strategist, who is also the founder of digital-news upstart the Bulwark, is collecting clues: A raised eyebrow or a look of deep boredom are as revealing as a participant’s stated opinions, in her experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Seoul's Personal Information Protection Commission said it would "impose a total of 624.68 billion won in fines... on Coupang for violating safety obligations and collecting personal data without legal grounds".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It was a stroke of luck that his special interest was financial markets and not, say, collecting lawn mower catalogues.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis