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[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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This formal classification means that students receive specialized English language instruction during the school day, largely funded by the state.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

They are the first group to receive the top honor in more than 20 years.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

The faster they receive clemency, the less time they have to pay off their penalties.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have told Boeing that they don’t want to receive new 737 MAX planes equipped with the flawed software, and instead requested an earlier version of it, according to industry officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

This was not the reaction she'd expected her godmother to receive.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Every household in this rural town receives $10,000 if a data center gets built.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

If someone receives small amounts from multiple people, as with a first-home fund, the need for documentation will depend on the amount used toward the home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

A rabble-rousing, union-advocating teacher friend of mine came out of the same public schools as me, and she now teaches at a private school, primarily to pay for the discounted tuition her daughter receives.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

He added at least 50% of the calls he receives are requests for quotes, as customers compare his pricing with other services, such as Uber.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

“First place receives one million euros, with half going to their school or institution and the other half being split up among the five team members for their education,” said Monty.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

Kyle, a small city south of Austin, has not received its 2026 grant for $205,000, $80,000 of which would help pay for 32 Flock cameras.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Swift also received the inaugural award for artist director, having written and directed the glitzy and theatrical Ophelia music video herself.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Grunge band Nirvana received the Video Vanguard award.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

ASX-listed Ingenia said it received the latest offer late Friday and that its board is still assessing it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Each night we received two pages of code names to memorize.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

But after receiving several hundred reader responses, I have been very deeply humbled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

She also told investors she was sending inventory to retailers such as Target and Walmart, and was receiving large infusions of money from companies such as Apple Inc. and Roc Nation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Ischemic stroke occurred in 0.1% of patients taking DOACs compared with 1.1% of those receiving no anticoagulation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

The median delay between sentencing and receiving a pardon during Biden, Obama and George H.W.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

Unlike Elizebeth, William was recognized for his wartime achievements, receiving a rare Medal for Merit from President Harry S. Truman in 1946.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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