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collector

[kuh-lek-ter] / kəˈlɛk tər /




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A breakthrough came when fossil collector Cliff Linster discovered a second specimen near Ten Sleep, Wyoming.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Cena, who is himself a car collector, recounted one of the most significant car purchases of his life -- "a fake Lamborghini."

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Conceived on a grand architectural scale, this landmark residence balances timeless grandeur with thoughtful functionality, creating a true trophy property for the most discerning collector of fine real estate,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

The collection was donated by private collector John Dulcamara and includes a piece of the command module from the 1969 Apollo 11 - the first manned mission to land on the moon.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

“I know who this book collector is—Mr. Remora. I’ve met him.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

"I had letters coming through - I had debt collectors after me."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Humyn Labs filters the thousands of hours of video supplied by those collectors, selecting the most useful content.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

“We understand the impact this has on collectors involved, many of whom see these cards as far more than a financial asset,” PSA said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has always resold its signs to collectors but more recently opened up sales to the public, said Paul Dvoskin, the director in charge of the program.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

"They’re really not very good scientists. They're more like stamp collectors," he wrote in the New York Times in an article that stings yet.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson


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