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Recent Examples of incur
Buildings that failed to comply could incur fines of $100 or $250 dollars.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time, there appears to be a commitment that Foxboro will incur no cost and will not have to worry about reimbursement processes.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
There is no set cost with the agreement, as the city will only incur costs when task orders for particular projects are issued, the memo notes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
This results in operator fatigue that can incur costly disruptions due to industry mandates of regular camera operator breaks every 20 to 30 minutes to relieve the strain.
—Shirl Leigh
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time, there appears to be a commitment that Foxboro will incur no cost and will not have to worry about reimbursement processes.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
There is no set cost with the agreement, as the city will only incur costs when task orders for particular projects are issued, the memo notes.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
This results in operator fatigue that can incur costly disruptions due to industry mandates of regular camera operator breaks every 20 to 30 minutes to relieve the strain.
—Shirl Leigh
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incur
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Another, says Lentsch, was when the Wyoming state senate almost passed SJ2, a bill seeking to transfer all federal land in Wyoming to the state for the purpose of selling it off.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The sixth pillar, agri-tourism, seeks to support rural economic activity and diversify income sources.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cupertino is exploring contracting with a different law enforcement agency or even starting its own police department.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The city has used the Flock system since a trial run in 2021 and contracting with them in 2022.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Deported migrants are free, at least theoretically, to pursue asylum and stay in those third countries, even if some have barely functioning asylum systems.—
Molly A. Wallace,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie disappeared sometime between late January 31 and the early hours of February 1, and the first few days were a race against time, with police pursuing every lead and the Guthrie family posting multiple videos pleading with the kidnappers.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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IDs from other states are not accepted.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Calls come in about elders caught in financial scams or elders who are sick.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Visitors are quickly welcomed into this respectful rhythm, and that’s where Costa Rica’s transformative power begins.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Faith amid the dip While some churchgoers puzzle over what to make of crypto, Renee has found that at least one pulpit is welcoming.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Incur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incur. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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