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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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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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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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Lauro cited a concurrence to the July 1 Supreme Court ruling by Justice Clarence Thomas that suggested Smith’s appointment might be unconstitutional.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
Even though Rahimi upheld a ban on those with domestic-violence restraining orders against them possessing firearms, two of the conservative justices used concurrences to attack the notion that judges ought to pay attention to the consequences when deciding on the constitutionality of gun laws.
—Saul Cornell / Made By History, TIME, 26 July 2024
And although the details of command and control are classified, some of the most informed critics of reform insist that consultation and concurrence are solidly built into the standard operating procedure.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Her decision draws on a solo concurrence that Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the immunity case.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 16 July 2024
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
Even though Rahimi upheld a ban on those with domestic-violence restraining orders against them possessing firearms, two of the conservative justices used concurrences to attack the notion that judges ought to pay attention to the consequences when deciding on the constitutionality of gun laws.
—Saul Cornell / Made By History, TIME, 26 July 2024
And although the details of command and control are classified, some of the most informed critics of reform insist that consultation and concurrence are solidly built into the standard operating procedure.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Her decision draws on a solo concurrence that Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the immunity case.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 16 July 2024
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While the likes of Disney characters, dead presidents, and space occurrences don’t stand a chance at winning an election, some write-in candidates have gotten lucky.Addy Bink, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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The space agency said that the events are a nearly daily occurrence on the planet, but often last for around 30 seconds.James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many in the sports media world anticipated the NBA’s rights would double in value, an optimism reflected in teams’ rising revenue multiples, but the final agreement came in above the high expectations.Justin Teitelbaum, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The plaintiffs are also depicted as trying to secure the benefits of charter agreements—which other teams signed—without accepting the responsibilities.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Be Skeptical of App Requests: Always scrutinize requests for extensive permissions.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is kind of what Meta is now letting military contractors do with Llama in the U.S., only without its permission.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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His choice to visit Grand Rapids is no coincidence.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Spain’s emergence as one of Europe’s most desirable shooting locations was no coincidence or stroke of luck.Jamie Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company reported revenue of $88.3 billion and earnings of $2.12 per share, both metrics well above the consensus estimates of $86.3 billion and $1.85, respectively.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Revenue also missed, coming in at $2.29 billion versus the $2.31 billion consensus estimate.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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In June the Biden administration implemented an executive order restricting asylum and imposed stricter consequences for those who cross without authorization.Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a share repurchase program with approximately $2,297 million in Board authorization remaining as of October 31, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Teams from Product, HR, Legal, and Security work in unison, focusing on aligning technology use with company mission and values rather than developing technology for its own sake.Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The sound heard at the top of the hour when all 69 flaps move in unison: The USB-C powered clock is a 17.7-inch (45cm) squircle that’s just 0.5 inches (13mm) thick and weighs 3.7 pounds (1.7kg).Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2024
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Subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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These jokes were made on my blog, which another family member had shared with my uncle without my consent.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Concurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concurrence. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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