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as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once
the concurrence of my birthday and the concert by my favorite band made my preference for a birthday present pretty obvious
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2
as in agreement
the state of being of one opinion about something
looked for some sign of concurrence among the delegates to the conference
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3
as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
we needed the concurrence of the boss before proceeding with the project
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Recent Examples of concurrence
The court on Friday was unanimous in its judgment, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed separate concurrences.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Gorsuch complimented his fellow justices in a longer concurrence for setting aside the US government’s covert manipulation arguments and classified evidence submitted in the case.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
In the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity, Justice Clarence Thomas, wrote a concurrence questioning Smith's appointment, even though that wasn't at issue in the case and many special counsels have been previously appointed under similar circumstances.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Baker’s opinion was joined by five other justices, and one other, Justice Jim Rice, offered a concurrence and a dissent from her majority ruling.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Gorsuch complimented his fellow justices in a longer concurrence for setting aside the US government’s covert manipulation arguments and classified evidence submitted in the case.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 17 Jan. 2025
In the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity, Justice Clarence Thomas, wrote a concurrence questioning Smith's appointment, even though that wasn't at issue in the case and many special counsels have been previously appointed under similar circumstances.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Baker’s opinion was joined by five other justices, and one other, Justice Jim Rice, offered a concurrence and a dissent from her majority ruling.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concurrence
Noun
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What to know about viewing the rare occurrence How long will totality last?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Viruses in wastewater: occurrence, abundance and detection methods PubMed.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The latest is an agreement with Iraq to rehabilitate the Kirkuk oilfield.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump's record number of executive orders are testing the limits of presidential power Marc Elias, who left Perkins Coie to start his own firm in 2021, brokered an agreement with the research and intelligence firm Fusion GPS to conduct opposition research on Trump leading up to the 2016 election.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Two days after the crash, the owner of the Nissan Altima — Rodger’s aunt — told police that Rodgers had taken the car without permission and was driving it at the time of the crash.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, declined to grant permission to appeal, blocking further appeals.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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In precisely the sort of coincidence that would become synonymous with the film series, Wong and Morgan picked up Reddick’s premise and ran with it, building out a mythology that has led to increasingly elaborate set pieces — and even bigger commercial success.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Praxis comes easily from the cabana, and the show suggests that any astuteness from the rich and young is a coincidence and temporary at that.—
Joe Joyce,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The general consensus of those in the industry was that people were looking for someone to yell at, and, well, influencers were right there.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ulta’s earnings came in at $8.46 per share, topping the LSEG consensus estimate of $7.12 per share.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without authorization from the agency, the payouts cannot go forward, the sources said.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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All of them screamed in unison when the stage lights blinked and a video popped up, showing Cornejo declaring his pride and love for música mexicana.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Senate Democratic Caucus is expected to vote in unison against final passage, which will only require a simple majority.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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While human subjects need to provide consent to be studied, most species do not.—
Bradley Wade Bishop,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Under the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, pulling the carrier within the Commerce Department would require the consent of Congress.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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