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collector

[kuh-lek-ter] / kəˈlɛk tər /




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But still, the exhibition is the rare chance to view RM as a serious art collector; someone who values Korean identity in art but also loves works from many genres, eras and countries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

The collection was donated by private collector John Dulcamara and includes a piece of the command module from the 1969 Apollo 11 - the first manned mission to land on the moon.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Auto lovers have pushed for years to lessen emissions regulations for collector cars, arguing that these vintage vehicles are only driven short distances to parades and meet-ups where they deserve to be seen and cherished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

A watch collector once offered him $12,500 for the MBI, but he intends to pass it down to his daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Of course he’s more a collector than anything else, loving the pursuit too much, easily bored.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

The letters of dismissal will cover every member of non-teaching staff on the council's books, including chief executive Susanne Millar, nursery staff and refuse collectors.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Cole said many African art collectors favor figures and masks rather than the utilitarian and nontraditional objects Wolfe pursued.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

“We were being overwhelmed,” Dave remembered—hounded by bill collectors and, briefly, the IRS.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Card-game makers have also put more focus on releasing rare and limited-edition cards, helping retain the interest of collectors and driving card prices higher on the secondary market.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Now in Juba there were no trash collectors, so people threw their trash outside the fences that surrounded their homes.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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