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However, the businesses along the stretch will incur costs that could number in the tens of thousands, said Chris Mahon, a manager at Binswanger Glass at the intersection of White Settlement Road and Rupert Street.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Prime members get free delivery for Amazon Now orders that are above $6 (AED 25), while orders below that threshold will incur a delivery fee of about $1 (AED 6).
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Firms that maintain rigorous safety and governance standards may incur higher costs, while others exploit regulatory gaps to cut expenses.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Ochlech has received multiple medical bills as a result of his injuries, according to the suit, and will continue to incur future expenses and lose earning power due to the collapse.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
Prime members get free delivery for Amazon Now orders that are above $6 (AED 25), while orders below that threshold will incur a delivery fee of about $1 (AED 6).
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Firms that maintain rigorous safety and governance standards may incur higher costs, while others exploit regulatory gaps to cut expenses.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Ochlech has received multiple medical bills as a result of his injuries, according to the suit, and will continue to incur future expenses and lose earning power due to the collapse.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incur
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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By the time the show was officially canceled in 2019, Peak TV was already contracting and Prime in particular was going through a period of executive tumult.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Anderson explained that because certain retailers, such as Walmart, contract their turkeys well in advance, the price for customers might be much lower than the market currently indicates.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Major carriers are required to automatically rebook passengers whose flights are canceled at no charge — or refund the airfare if the passenger decides not to accept the new flight.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schuschnigg resigned, accepted Hitler’s terms to avoid the shedding of Bruderblut, and, on March 12, German troops marched into Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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One front-line starter that may catch the Mets' eye this offseason is Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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At least six vehicles and three auto-rickshaws caught fire, Delhi's deputy fire chief said later, adding that the flames had been doused by firefighting teams.—
Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The symbolism of a Caucasian family welcoming a stranger — an immigrant who doesn’t look like them — to share their abode, forcefully counters how immigrants to our shores often are othered and ostracized.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The vast majority of adults over age 50 are welcoming the role of new technology, albeit with some hesitancy, according to a report from the AARP in 2024.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Incur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incur. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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