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At what age can people first receive Social Security retirement benefits in the United States?

receive

[ri-seev] / rɪˈsiv /




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“Nobody was asking me to audition,” he tells The Times from the Savannah Film Festival in Georgia, where he’s due to receive the Breakthrough Award in a few hours.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

In addition to your investments, your wife may also be eligible to receive up to 100% of your Social Security benefit after your death, assuming she outlives you.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

"The workers have been demanding a wage increase by December so that they can receive their revised salaries in January," said Babul Akter, the workers' representative on the board.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

These cells normally remain inactive, positioned alongside muscle fibers until they receive a signal that repair or regeneration is needed.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

In each new iteration of Super Smash Bros., the characters get upgraded—they receive new powers, new moves, or just tweaks to their classic designs.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

She said the incident had left her feeling hyper-vigilant about any future sweets he receives but was incredibly thankful she had checked the sweets before her son had a chance to eat them.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Under the deal, Israel receives financial assistance for the purchase of around $3.8 billion in weapons a year.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Instead of relying on a conventional wired power connection, the implant receives energy wirelessly at a frequency of 13.56 MHz.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

The seller provides a good or service and receives in return value exceeding the cost to him of the good or service—a profit.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

“It is past the hour when one habitually receives nobility.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

He said the positive response he received in the field had made him feel that the incumbent mayor had a strong chance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The request for his dismissal for alleged misconduct and conflict of interest received 35 signatures among opposition lawmakers, dissident ruling party lawmaker Mauricio Espinola told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

It’s time this part of the retirement conversation received the attention it deserves.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Obese mice received daily BRP injections for 14 days.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

“I received it yesterday evening but only read it before bedtime. He’s asking me to send him money. Today!”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

The report also detailed ways in which Combs was allegedly living it up on the inside and receiving massages and special meals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Patient registries, which collect information about people receiving particular treatments, have already shown how valuable extended follow-up can be.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

As for Medicare, you can easily obtain free, unbiased counseling through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program, and you should not rely on insurance agents who are likely receiving commissions for signing up enrollees.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Two defendants were also charged for failing to report income from the sham outfit while receiving food stamps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

He didn’t divulge what he knew, however, and upon receiving the message the sheriff set out in what the press described as a “fast automobile.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann


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