receiving

Example Sentences

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South Wales Police said the victim had been receiving critical care at the University Hospital of Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

County Registrar data, which showed Pratt receiving thousands of votes in every single update.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

A federal investigation found that the actual percentage of those receiving aid illegitimately in Nevada was 3.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She attacked both for receiving large sums of money from “special interests,” especially McKinney for accepting Airbnb’s largesse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

François was stern, demanding instant obedience, and by virtue of his whip receiving instant obedience; while Dave, who was an experienced wheeler, nipped Buck’s hind quarters whenever he was in error.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London