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recur
[ ri-kur ]
verb (used without object)
- to occur again, as an event, experience, etc.
- to return to the mind:
The idea kept recurring.
- to come up again for consideration, as a question.
- to have recourse.
recur
/ ɪˈɜː /
verb
- to happen again, esp at regular intervals
- (of a thought, idea, etc) to come back to the mind
- (of a problem, etc) to come up again
- maths (of a digit or group of digits) to be repeated an infinite number of times at the end of a decimal fraction
Derived Forms
- ˈܰԲ, adjective
- ˈܰԲly, adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of recur1
Example Sentences
“Billy experiences recurring foot problems — one of the most common causes of death for elephants in zoos — while Tina suffers from osteoarthritis, joint disease, and bouts of lameness.”
This might include medications or treatments to prevent the cancer from recurring.
It has been tough enough for him to get game time given he is completing with Alexander-Arnold for a place, but recurring long-term injuries have also hampered him.
Think about any subscriptions or recurring expenses you could pause or cancel, reconsider upcoming trips and shop around for cheaper providers of insurance, cell phones, internet, electricity or other utilities.
Musician and TV presenter Tulisa Contostavlos also has recurring instances of Bell's Palsy, which developed after she suffered nerve damage in a horse riding accident.
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