collecting

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With Aaron Bean's photographs, Anthony Bean's expertise, and help from the property owner in collecting a specimen, researchers were finally able to confirm that the species still survives.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"Reliable public planning depends not only on collecting data, but on understanding which children may remain least visible within the systems generating that data," Cubitt said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

Gran had already said it was okay if I borrowed some of his CDs collecting dust in the garage.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas