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receive

[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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Eaton shareholders will own at least 50.1% of the combined company, and Eaton will receive a $1.1 billion cash distribution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

My benefit will be $3,100 per month because I receive SSDI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The watchdog said that the gap between councils' predicted spending and the funding and income they receive was £529m - down from £647m in the previous year.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Climbing inflation has boosted the raise that Social Security recipients are projected to receive next year, but it will come too late to help with the gas and grocery bills that are squeezing households today.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Sakharov was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975—though the Soviet government did not permit him to leave the country to receive the prize.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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