incurred

past tense of incur

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of incurred If a homeowner missed an assessment payment one month and incurred a late fee, and payments for the following months were made on time, the homeowner continues to incur late fees each month because the payments are applied to the prior outstanding balance rather than the current dues assessment. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025 If a homeowner missed an assessment payment one month and incurred a late fee, and payments for the following months were made on time, the homeowner continues to incur late fees each month because the payments are applied to the prior outstanding balance rather than the current dues assessment. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurred
Verb
  • The American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has returned to the United States.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 June 2026
  • Standing nearly 27 feet tall and about 13 feet wide, Dragon capsules can carry up to seven astronauts into orbit, though most of SpaceX's Crew missions, which are contracted with NASA, feature a contingent of four.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.
    Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Every victim deserves to be heard, and every allegation will be thoroughly investigated and pursued in accordance with the law.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
  • Opportunities are pursued based on commercial judgment, with legal feasibility evaluated as a secondary step.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.
    Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 June 2026
  • While most fans and pundits view Brazil as the clear favorite in Friday’s game against Haiti, the team’s coach and one of its star players sought to temper those expectations.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026

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“Incurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurred. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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