as in recurs
to occur again
They took steps to prevent the problem from reoccurring.
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recurs
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El Nino recurs every two to seven years; a Super El Nino is rarer, taking place every 10 to 15 years on average.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
28 May 2026 -
Vertigo is common, can be debilitating and often recurs in people who have it.—
Lindsey Bever,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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“Reoccurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reoccurs. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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