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Recent Examples of incur
Likewise, low-income adults enrolled in SNAP incur nearly 25% less ($1,400) annually in medical expenses compared to non-participants.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
But state fiscal analysts previously warned that if the federal government stops covering gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit — as Congress and federal regulators are poised to do — then the state may have to pay the additional costs incurred by insurers for covering it.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
European Union fiscal rules have for years restricted the extent of debt and budgetary deficits that a member country can incur.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 May 2025
She was also ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution for losses incurred by the California Victim Compensation Board, the Social Security Administration, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
But state fiscal analysts previously warned that if the federal government stops covering gender-affirming care as an essential health benefit — as Congress and federal regulators are poised to do — then the state may have to pay the additional costs incurred by insurers for covering it.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
European Union fiscal rules have for years restricted the extent of debt and budgetary deficits that a member country can incur.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 May 2025
She was also ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution for losses incurred by the California Victim Compensation Board, the Social Security Administration, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incur
Verb
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But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Sconce also harvested organs and body parts for profit, pulled teeth to extract the gold from fillings, and was investigated for allegedly contracting a hit on a rival and poisoning another competitor who was trying to expose the crimes at the Lamb funeral home.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Some Silicon Valley tech giants have historically been hesitant to contract with the U.S. military out of fear of retaliation from consumers, employees, or both.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Verb
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And, to be clear, there are some people who use protests like the ones against Trump’s immigration raids as a cover and excuse to pursue an extraneous agenda of violence and anarchy.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The cases remain in the initial stages of investigation, with no certainty that any criminal charges will be pursued.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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The two women had the criminal charges against them dropped at a court hearing last month, in which the prosecution accepted they had been duped and Emmanuel-Thomas changed his plea to guilty.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The Authority never kept its promises to renounce terrorism and accept Israel.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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On his Instagram Stories, Brady gave fans a glimpse into the father-son duo's time on the water, alongside a selfie of them catching some rays.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Blue Origin personnel were soon on hand to inspect the vehicle, open the hatch and welcome the NS-32 crewmates home.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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Aitana also welcomed Ela Taubert, Kenia Os, Jay Wheeler, and Barry B, and Fangoria in her Cuarto Azul.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Incur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incur. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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