collect
Example Sentences
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His recruiting officer dropped by regularly to collect phones or euros, he says.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
At the same time, volatility in the financial markets is helping traders and salesmen collect fees from buying and selling stocks, bonds and derivatives from clients who want to reposition their portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
"It's very common for pharmaceutical companies to collect genetic data on their participants," Gloyn said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
A big guard, Buhner can shoot the three-ball when she’s at her best, collect rebounds and bang in the post.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
About 6:00 a.m. we were ordered to collect our personal things.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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