receiving
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The puppy is currently receiving medical attention and support from Animal Services, but is doing well.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
It is doubtful that Liam Gallagher will turn up at the ceremony in Los Angeles this November, having previously declared that he wasn't interested in receiving an award from "some geriatric in a cowboy hat".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The 63-year-old man, dubbed the "Oslo patient", is the latest in around 10 people worldwide who have gone into long-term remission from HIV after receiving a transplant to treat unrelated blood cancer.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
As for speaking up about not receiving a thank-you card, this is a case of see nothing, say nothing.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
“Come in, come in,” Abuelita said as we entered the house behind the men and followed them into a pink receiving room.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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