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recurrent

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


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There are other recurrent, globe-spanning climatic phenomena, but few people have heard of the Madden-Julian Oscillation, or the Southern Annular Mode, or the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

In the book, Kusama explained her concept of "self-obliteration" -- a recurrent theme throughout her career.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

"And Pg and Fn infections worsen survival rates of untreated recurrent or metastatic oral cancer, even after surgery and risk-adjusted adjuvant, or supplemental, therapies."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 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

The Griffon, Phoenix, Centaur, Sphinx, Manticore, Ganesha, Ch’i-lin, and all the rest are like recurrent bad dreams, and we are well rid of them.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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