collect

Example Sentences

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The team, which started Tuesday 31st in the 32-team NHL in scoring and on the power play, has collected more than two goals just twice in 11 games this month.

From Los Angeles Times

The charity collects surplus food from large supermarkets and wholesalers which would otherwise go to waste.

From BBC

Coale, then the deputy special envoy to Ukraine, was asked to go collect him.

From The Wall Street Journal

They waited with paramedics for family to collect them and stopped for a drink nearby, with Zac treated to a free drink from staff after they heard about his bravery.

From BBC

The news has been expected since April, when the Education Department said it would resume collecting payments on defaulted student loans.

From Barron's