- present tense form of receive (3rd person singular).
receives
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The platform has said it also could request the removal of videos that depict an individual’s death if it receives requests from their family or representatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Sources with knowledge of the arrangement confirmed this was the case, and described to us how Hassan receives money from the US authorities through an intermediary, making it harder to trace.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Limited health literacy, unreliable transportation, difficulty navigating a complicated healthcare system, lack of childcare, and unstable housing can all determine whether a new mother receives needed care or goes without it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
"As with any situation, the FAA will consider appropriate action if it receives new information about this issue."
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
He starts a store, a sort of five-and-dime; he marries and fathers four attractive children; he receives a Medal of Freedom from President Bush, after which he promptly dies, making way for the eulogies.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
