received

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In L.A., just as in his previous superintendent post in Miami, Carvalho has received widespread praise for accelerating student achievement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

In that spirit, at this month’s meeting, the committee received just one policy option.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The board’s letter to Carvalho outlined at least three activities for which Carvalho allegedly received an undisclosed financial benefit, the three sources said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Hundreds of other nobles, princes and officials likely received similar reports from agents across the empire, forming one of the early modern world's most sophisticated information networks.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

And then the morning after I received the second call, I came home and I went to Theo’s room and Theo’s shoes and clothes were wet.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse