- past progressive of receive.
Example Sentences
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If what he was receiving at the time of his death is more than what you are receiving now under your own record, then yes, you likely would qualify for a higher benefit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Goodman did not say where Giuliani was receiving care or how long he had been there, but he asked "that you join us in prayer for America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani."
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Dow was receiving less ethylene than it was supposed to, the company said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The child has a cochlear implant that requires the same routine maintenance and cleaning he was receiving stateside but may not get in Colombia.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
He was receiving a standing ovation from the Lions Club.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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