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receive

[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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Firmus projects it will receive $25 billion to $30 billion from committed agreements from customers during the first six years of the partnership.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

This capability is especially important because upcoming surveys are expected to identify millions of supernova candidates, while only a small percentage can realistically receive spectroscopic follow-up observations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

Rinsch faced up to 90 years in prison, but was expected to receive a lighter sentence.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

This portion of the opinion deserves far more attention than it will likely receive.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

They were the first women ever to receive it.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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