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When my kids were small, they liked to collect colorful stickers that they kept in an album and traded with friends.

They collect rainwater in a large barrel which is placed up against the barn to catch water coming off the roof.

When I was young, I used to collect coins from all over the world.

Franca, could you please collect the homework for me, and put it on my desk? Why don't you kids go collect some wood to make a fire while I put the tent up? You have to be careful that water doesn't collect on the floor beside the shower or it will damage the linoleum.

We put a barrel outside to collect rainwater for use in the garden.

There is a Spanish proverb which observes that he who would be rich should not collect money, but reduce his needs.

Bees must collect nectar from four million flowers to make a kilo of honey.

My little sister likes to collect crystal figurines of animals.

For the Chinese New Year, it is important to pay the debts you owe, and collect what is owed to you.

Our fundraising effort was very successful, and we were able to collect almost $2000.

The insurance company claims the man only pretended to be injured in the car accident so that he could collect compensation.

Lottery winners must agree to publication of their names in the local paper in order to collect their prize.

There is a Spanish proverb which states that to be rich, one should not collect money, but reduce one's needs.

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