received

Example Sentences

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“We have received support from the White House,” he told a local news outlet.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

When a beefy bad guy who was about to squish a normal-sized good guy received a crippling blow to the scrotum, I laughed.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

So by that all-important 19th year, the cumulative amount received from the two pension options would be equal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

None of the studies found statistically significant increases in income in families who received micro loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Over the years, I’ve won countless competitions and received an armful of awards.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold