incurring

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For more than a decade, the U.S. intelligence community has assessed that Iran sought a threshold nuclear capability, securing the strategic advantages of a nuclear power without incurring the costs of openly pursuing a bomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Li borrowed heavily to fund these projects, incurring more than 900 million yuan, or around $133 million at current rates, in losses from the interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Oil companies say they have been incurring losses due to higher global crude oil prices.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Hatton is among eight other players who had already agreed terms with the DP World Tour to continue playing LIV events without incurring sanctions.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Moreover, he need not worry about incurring the infamy of those vices without which it would be difficult to save the state.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli