collect
verb (used with object)
to gather together; assemble.
will be collecting
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future progressiveof collect.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Starting tomorrow until 17 May, the agency will be collecting industry proposals for MSR, with the goal of developing more detailed mission architectures by the fall.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 15, 2024
Scientists will be collecting data over the next three years to determine what methods are most effective as California builds its first plan to restore and manage kelp.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
The Mine Safety and Health Administration will be collecting comments on the proposal through Aug. 28, with three hearings scheduled in Arlington, Virginia, Beckley, West Virginia, and Denver.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
The Electoral Commission will be collecting information on where greeters were used at polling stations, in order to assess the impact they had.
From BBC ● May 19, 2023
"It seems to me," observed the taxi-man, suddenly calm, "that somebody will be collecting you soon, and there won't be no need to arsk the reason why."
From The Blue Germ by Maurice Nicoll
