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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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She will remain in ICE custody pending her removal proceedings and will receive due process.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

I receive $2,000 a month in Social Security and live in a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate who is receiving disability benefits.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

"The latest Adaptation Gap Report exposes a staggering shortfall. For every dollar developing countries need to adapt, they receive just 10 cents," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Receptors are specialized proteins that receive molecular signals and trigger responses inside cells.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

“It is the mail sled. Finally! I am glad we are not home to receive any. Bills and more bills!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

It also receives information about sounds and physical sensations, organizing these signals into maps that align with its visual representation on the opposite side of the brain.

From Science Daily ● 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

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

She receives Universal Credit and says she too is "definitely" feeling the squeeze.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

“We won’t give up until Khalil receives justice,” Ms. Ofrah says over the talking.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

The fourth-year player also expressed his appreciation for the support he has received from the Lions organization and the fans.

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

In the past, people who received the tax credits but underestimated their income didn’t have to pay back the full amount.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

The research received partial support from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the U.S.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

“I didn’t mean it as a judgment,” I say, realizing that however I had intended my words at the time, it wasn’t how Jillian received them.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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

The national tour is already selling out houses across the country and receiving a rapturous response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 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

“It’s a village bank that came out of nowhere and is now on the receiving end of a lot of A7’s activities,” Tvarozna said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Thank you, Miss Havisham; I have not the least objection to receiving it from him.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens


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