receipt

Example Sentences

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As part of a Justice Department investigation into $1.2 billion of embezzled oil funds, a Swiss banker said he met “Los Chamos” in Caracas in 2017 to arrange their receipt of a $200 million cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Highflying Korean tech company SK Hynix said Wednesday it’s planning to list in the U.S. in 2026 and has already filed for an American depositary receipt listing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As the season goes on, the list of reasons for “How’s That?!” to faceplant rivals the length of a CVS receipt; perversely, the odds that it’ll be a hit improve.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

From what I understand, a distribution is mandatory; deferring receipt does not exempt one from the requirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Her voice iced over as she said, “It’s Ma’s receipt, Pa.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns