collect

Example Sentences

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Overall, it’s “hard to model precisely” how much Iran would collect, LaValle said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Oakland and Berkeley collect taxes on vacant homes after having passed laws in recent years; a similar tax passed in San Francisco was struck down in court, though it’s now under appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

When she went to collect Bodhi, Arme said he had been sitting in the back of a van belonging to a builder, with whom he had struck up a bond.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Investors might try to move a real-world asset price, like the bucket-shop “attack” on Amalgamated Copper, to collect in a prediction market.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

We collect a boy and girl at the next house we get to.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler