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Accepting singular receipts (6)

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taking

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'accepting' is the definition.
('take' can be a synonym of 'accept')

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(Other definitions for taking that I've seen before include "Seizing, appropriating" , "Removal" , "Removing; stealing" , "Extra item added to book" , "Attractive" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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