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recurrent

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


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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

The German pharma-to-agriculture group said asundexian reduced by 26% the risk of recurrent stroke in patients who experienced an initial stroke compared to placebo.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

The recurrent pattern in Burr’s political behavior that caught Hamilton’s eye, however, made him eminently vulnerable to the Catiline charge.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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