- present tense form of receive (3rd person singular).
receives
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It means the seller of the land - in this case the local authority - receives extra financial payments in the future if the land increases in value after it is sold.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
According to the bankruptcy filing, he receives a total monthly income of $59,512.44 but only nets $3,610.31 a month after payroll deductions and expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 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
When Vincent receives Rappard s response to The Potato Eaters, he's shocked.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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