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recurrent

[ri-kur-uhnt, -kuhr-] / rɪˈkɜr ənt, -ˈkʌr- /


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They describe daily movements of Israeli tanks, recurrent gunfire and the construction of tall sand embankments.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Another clear argument against divine design is the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which takes a course that simply makes no sense to invent.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

To the public, Greenspan was known for his impenetrably cryptic speaking style and for the relative tranquility in the American economy during his tenure, which has been termed “the great moderation” despite recurrent short-term crises.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

In the longer term, rising defense spending, the demands of aging populations and recurrent economic shocks will further affect national budgets.

From MarketWatch May 20, 2026

You cannot make out individual words in the mass, except that the recurrent phrase, “But look—” keeps bobbing above the surf of language.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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