Example Sentences

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This can push blood test readings higher without necessarily meaning the body’s cells are receiving or using more B12.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Moscow's defence ministry said its troops were brought to its ally Belarus, where "they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The latest sign is a declining number of people who are receiving unemployment checks from the government.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

It’s not only the large brands that are receiving payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“I’m speaking very loudly, and you’re only three feet away. The elementary physics of sound waves assures me that you are receiving my auditory signals.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein