Example Sentences

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“We have received support from the White House,” he told a local news outlet.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the petition, Nick Reiner should have received half of the money when he turned 30, with the other half available to him five years later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Some entities already have received informal warnings or requests to maintain records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Registered voters already should have received a ballot in the mail.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Before his conclusion, Taylor said: In our future hours of our lives, let us not forget the power of education; the education we have received and the education we face for our future.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel