receiving
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Hayes said Mitchell and other network leaders aren’t “receiving special access to me or treatment from this office” and that he talks to people on both sides of the aisle.
From Salon
Herbert, receiving Pro Bowl recognition for the second time, is the third player in NFL history to begin a career with six consecutive seasons with at least 3,000 yards passing and 20 touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times
There is something so tender—almost disarming—about both giving and receiving a homemade gift, especially something from someone’s kitchen.
From Salon
“Wait times for callbacks remain over an hour, and more than a quarter of callers are not being served — by getting disconnected or never receiving a callback, for instance.”
From MarketWatch
The materials were heavily redacted, often hiding the names of the individuals sending or receiving messages.
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