collect

Example Sentences

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Although her children could be heard in the background of a March 20 collect call obtained by People, she referenced them being taken from her custody in another call two days later.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In an era where the best prospects stop by college for just a single season on their way to the NBA—and collect millions of dollars in NIL payments—Hurley’s all-out approach hasn’t attracted the biggest names.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It means they will effectively take the place of the fourth‑bottom team - the position they currently occupy - even if they collect enough points to finish outside the relegation zone.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

No sign of the shuttle leaving the ship to collect us.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera