incur

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Recent Examples of incur 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 In our hypothetical example, Club X incur £2m in agent fees on that contract renewal. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 And there have been local efforts to fill the gaps for businesses who didn’t want to incur more debt. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025 Starting April 17, 2026, carriers will incur an additional fee of $30 per net ton per year through 2028, when the charge will total $140 per net ton. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incur
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Verb
  • Long a linchpin of oil and gas supply, the Kingdom now seeks to be just as dominant in renewables — from solar and wind to green hydrogen.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Long an obstacle to humans seeking to continue down the river, the Falls of the Ohio offer a peek into prehistoric life.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are contracted through 2026, both deals penned in 2024.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Getting into conflict with strays can leave them with severe injuries or new illnesses, which can be contracted from scratches or bites.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Members of the committee from both political parties criticized Underly for choosing to accept an alumni award at Indiana University instead of appearing before the committee Thursday to answer questions about student safety for the public that have arisen because of the Capital Times reporting.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Christopher Scholtes accepted a plea deal that carries a sentence of 20 to 30 years in prison.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The final was 28-7, as Rashee Rice caught a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to add to the lead.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • With Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel both out, the 10th-year NFL veteran caught all four of his targets for 36 yards — trailing only Jaylin Lane, Chris Moore and Zach Ertz in receiving for Washington.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • His ability to transcend generations with his timeless songs resonates with a diverse demographic, welcoming both long-time fans and newcomers.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Gigi welcomed her daughter Khai with her ex Zayn Malik in September 2020, one year before the couple split in October 2021.
    Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Incur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incur. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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