receive credit

Example Sentences

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Landlords historically did not report on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, but housing and consumer advocates have long argued that renters should receive credit for making their largest monthly payment on time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

When was the first time that you realized you didn’t receive credit for the song?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Her cancerous cells were eventually used in research, playing a crucial role in the creation of all kinds of vaccines and treatments, though it took many years for her to receive credit for this legacy.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2026

For example, you may have to use a special promo code for them to receive credit for the deal.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

Even more remarkable was Scheele’s failure to receive credit for the discovery of chlorine.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson