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[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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"The new connectome represents a major advance for the field, with the ability to understand how circuits in the brain receive feedback from and control the actions of the body," she said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, it states that the plans for the event did not receive approval from Congress to construct a massive structure on the lawn and did not undergo a required environmental review before construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Social Security’s trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2032, at which point beneficiaries will receive only 78% of promised benefits, the Social Security and Medicare boards of trustees said on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Nurix is eligible to receive development, regulatory and sales milestones for potential total payments of up to $2.3 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“And second, why tell truth to those not yet prepared to receive it? The riddles ensure that we tell our secrets to those who have already learned how to think.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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