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Recent Examples of recur
Jack Osbourne says his late father, Ozzy Osbourne, has been appearing to multiple family members in vivid, recurring dreams since his death last year.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
That was a recurring theme through Friday evening, on- and off-stage.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
At the same time, a currency collapsing under international sanctions, water shortages and recurring power outages have sharpened a sense of crisis across the country.
—Roxana Saberi, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
His numerous other television credits include guest or recurring roles on The Blacklist, Bull, City on a Hill, Elementary, The Good Wife, Criminal Minds, Homeland and many more.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
That was a recurring theme through Friday evening, on- and off-stage.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
At the same time, a currency collapsing under international sanctions, water shortages and recurring power outages have sharpened a sense of crisis across the country.
—Roxana Saberi, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
His numerous other television credits include guest or recurring roles on The Blacklist, Bull, City on a Hill, Elementary, The Good Wife, Criminal Minds, Homeland and many more.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recur
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Zarutska’s killing brought a wave of scrutiny to Charlotte’s transit system, and the attention was renewed after another stabbing on the light rail in December.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The golden visa will be granted for one year but can be renewed every other year for the five-year duration, provided the applicant meets certain requirements.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Deterrence Peace lasts when the parties trust that the violence won’t reoccur.—
Valerie Morkevicius,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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In 2024, the city added 237,000 cubic yards to its shoreline from an Army Corps of Engineers project that is expected to reoccur every 5 to 7 years for the next 50 years.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Recur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recur. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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