- present participle of recur.
recurring
Example Sentences
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Maintaining - or not maintaining - his fitness has been a recurring theme in Duckett's career.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
European tourists having a great time in America have been a recurring bit on my social media feeds lately, and perhaps on yours too.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Dr. John Walsh, a 57-year-old family physician in Cape Coral, Fla., was diagnosed with alpha-gal in November after having recurring episodes of facial swelling and breathing difficulties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense, driven by humans' burning of fossil fuels.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
The clever and extremely gorgeous chow chow with a recurring role.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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