receive
verb (used with object)
to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered).
will be receiving
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future progressiveof receive.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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Sana Sajid is one of the people who will be receiving food from the Big Heart Food Hub to redistribute.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
It comes after Axios reported late Wednesday night that Trump will be receiving a briefing from Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
"We will be receiving prosthetics and we hope to resume a normal life soon," Muhire, who is a patient at the centre, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025
"If you will be receiving a large amount of money, you should seek out a financial adviser to help you plan how to invest and manage those assets," Kates said.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2025
“This is for you. The others will be receiving them, too.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
