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Recent Examples of incur
The idea is to serve Americans who have enough crypto assets to fund a mortgage down payment but do not want to sell those assets, which would both incur taxes and forfeit any future appreciation.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
By not airing season 22, the network could incur a loss of $30 million or more.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
This could incur an additional fee.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Buildings that failed to comply could incur fines of $100 or $250 dollars.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
By not airing season 22, the network could incur a loss of $30 million or more.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
This could incur an additional fee.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Buildings that failed to comply could incur fines of $100 or $250 dollars.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incur
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The offering from New Zealand's national carrier is the latest from airlines seeking to sell seat upgrades and other add-ons to economy travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Gang violence gripping Port-au-Prince disrupts aid delivery and goods transportation, leaving families in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country with impossible survival choices as the economy contracts for the seventh year.—
Evens Sanon,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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He was initially arrested on three felony charges, including false imprisonment, but the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office ultimately declined to pursue those charges, PEOPLE reported at the time.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 2017, Barnes temporarily left Steubenville to pursue a graduate degree in theology in England.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Murray's son, Blake, accepted the honor on his father's behalf.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the public was receptive, and Magyar quickly evolved into a formal opposition leader, accepting the helm of the Tisza Party—founded in 2020—as a vehicle for his movement.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The goal is speed and dominance, but also restraint, especially when dealing with civilian mariners who may be caught in the middle of a military operation.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Just last week, Lakers coach JJ Redick was openly critical of Ayton’s pass-catching abilities after the team dropped a third consecutive game in their late-season stretch without Doncic and Austin Reaves due to their respective Grade 2 strains.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many locals welcome the team, but are not thrilled about the rising taxes and costs that come with new development.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The couple welcomed a daughter in 2022 and a son in 2024.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Incur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incur. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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