incurs

Definition of incursnext
present tense third-person singular of incur

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
  • While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.
    Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The facility currently only accepts trash from municipalities, not individual residents.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For those who are not able to give instruments, the conservatory accepts monetary donations to its instrument repair fund.
    Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Animal Control contracts an outside vendor, PetData, to handle licensing on its behalf.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The 920-page Project 2025 also calls for privatizing TSA screening by expanding the Screening Partnership Program to all airports or by shifting screening operations to a new government corporation that contracts with private companies.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But beyond the watches, what immediately catches the eye upon entering the space is a floor-to-ceiling wall covered in live local greenery.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But when this happens, what catches many people off guard isn't the garnishment itself, as there are plenty of warning signs beforehand.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rick Solomon Lake Balboa The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The Current welcomes Corinthians and Palmeiras of Brazil, as well as Club América from Mexico, for two days of soccer action.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Designed by the architecture firm Minarc with interiors by MYMM, the home embraces a welcoming Scandi-chic aesthetic.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Romeo leaps to his feet and embraces Juliet, both of them saved; Juliet-as-an-old-woman appears and dances with Romeo as an older Romeo does the same with Juliet; Romeo and Juliet dote over a baby that will never be born.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Incurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurs. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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