Received
Received adjective - Held by or applicable to a majority of the people.
Usage example: traditionally the received opinion was that, in the event of a divorce, the mother should get custody of the children
Separate
Separate adjective - Not the same or shared.
Both words in one sentence
- Equestria Daily has actually graphed the shipping fanfics it's received on two separate occasions.
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Although based on the bruise that Hannah received and tattoo that Eve had in separate interviews, it's much more likely that she has a twin sister.
Source: Video Game / Her Story -
In a separate segment, Walliams broke the world record for most kisses received in 30 seconds (by 5), with help from Orlando Bloom and Barbara Windsor.
Source: Useful Notes / Comic Relief
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