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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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Recent Examples of concurrence The clock is winding down before the veto period begins for the 2025 legislative session, and state lawmakers are quickly moving forward priority legislation ahead of concurrence days next week. Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2025 Jackson wrote more – either opinions, concurrences or dissents – this term than anyone except Justice Clarence Thomas, according to Empirical SCOTUS blog. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 July 2025 The event, which was held at 4 p.m. ET, did not earn a primetime spot due to its concurrence with the NBA Playoffs. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Another problem was the mayor being allowed to round up votes in advance of a public hearing without violating the Brown Act (which forbids a collective concurrence). Donna Frye, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for concurrence
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Noun
  • This is even more likely to result in a clog if the drain hose is kinked, which is a common occurrence.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
  • Here is a limited list of Banana Ball occurrences: Come for the Bananas, stay for Ham Porter or Travis Hunter.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the U.S. also suspended the trade agreement but it was lifted after a new agreement was reached, Jungmeyer said.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
  • The pair’s status as NATO members means each would defend the other if attacked, but the new agreement deepens cooperation, including further integrating arms exports, weapons development, and military doctrines, and a pledge to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • However, students are not allowed to use the devices during class, unless a teacher gives them permission for educational, health or emergency purposes.
    Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
  • For Father's Day this year, the dad of two shared that he was given the greatest gift – permission to share his favorite photo of his wife.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • This isn’t coincidence, but a direct reflection of how algorithms shape language on the internet.
    Adam Aleksic, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Hey, what a coincidence, Le Creuset is running its Factory to Table Sale right at the very same time as Amazon Prime Day.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The consensus predicts earnings of approximately $0.33 per share, a decrease from $0.47 per share in the same quarter last year, while revenues are expected to be around $43.93 billion, reflecting a 2% decline compared to the previous year.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • This was above a Visible Alpha consensus forecast of 8.87 billion euros.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
  • The order by President Donald Trump to deny citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. is now before the courts.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Although everyone in each section must play as one—in unison—the reality is that every violinist has their own style and tone and other idiosyncrasies that (subtly) set them apart.
    Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
  • One notable feature was an instrument cluster that moved in unison with the adjustable steering wheel to maximize visibility.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Spain’s victory was overshadowed by then-President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, who grabbed and kissed player Jenni Hermoso without her consent.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 July 2025
  • Approval of the traffic circle construction contract was on the City Council’s June 24 agenda’s consent calendar, which is a list of items usually approved as a routine matter without discussion.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025

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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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