collect
Example Sentences
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A cap limits how much the city can collect.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
When Awosika went to the building the following day, she realised the scale of the problem and described how group after group arrived, all expecting to collect keys for the same property.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Their customers finance the projects, and they often collect deposits or milestone payments before anything ships.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
I must wonder: If the real Jay Leno, known for his collection of classic cars, plays a character named Jay Limo in the film, does Jay Limo also . . . collect cars?
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Samir wedged his foot in the doorway just in time and said, “Wait. Wait. I’m sure we can collect some coins between us.”
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
Vocabulary lists containing collect
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme
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