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recurrence

[ri-kur-uhns, -kuhr-] / rɪˈkɜr əns, -ˈkʌr- /


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"We requested that the US side strictly enforce discipline among its personnel, implement effective measures to prevent a recurrence, and ensure full compliance with the nighttime curfew," Koizumi told reporters.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

The companies are set to reveal the full Phase 3 data for intismeran, a therapeutic cancer vaccine that they tested in patients with melanoma to see if it can prevent the recurrence of the cancer.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

Speaking before Wednesday's Scottish Premiership visit of St Mirren, manager Derek McInnes confirmed his 31-year-old skipper had suffered a recurrence of the injury when both were at Hearts last season.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

In mouse models of glioblastoma, the nanoparticle approach reduced tumor recurrence following surgery.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026

From what I could gather on the rare occasions when Isaac shared with the group, a recurrence had placed his remaining eye in mortal peril.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

“I worry that our patients are going to come in and want it, and it’s going to increase breast-cancer recurrences and incidence of new primary breast cancers.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025

"FMT is a safe and effective treatment with enough scientific evidence to offered to most patients with two or more C. diff recurrences."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2024

Abalkina refers to the company’s inability to prevent such recurrences as “whack-a-mole.”

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 5, 2023

Its emotional match may be Evangelista's determination to reclaim her career after surviving a financially devastating divorce, recurrences of cancer and permanent disfigurement related to a cosmetic procedure.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2023

Multiple recurrences of the disease kept his heart weak and his health precarious.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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