incurs

verb

Definition of incursnext
present tense third-person singular of incur
as in pursues

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  1. pursues
  2. seeks
  3. accepts
  4. welcomes
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  • Arthur’s attorney pursues an insanity defense, positing that Arthur has a split personality and that Joker is another entity that lives inside his head.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Modern-day Russia, under Putin, pursues its own nationalist and patriotic goals in ways that are attuned to today’s geopolitical realities and the circumstances of Russian history and society.
    Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursues
Verb
  • However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, the lawsuit seeks a ruling that the city of Fort Smith is unable to accept any grant funding associated with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program due to Geffken's overreach.
    River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeks
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  • Faced with $60 billion a year in fraud, Medicare spends millions chasing companies but accepts penalties that are only a fraction of the profits made on misbehavior.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Andrews said Friday night’s victory shows what happens when a team collectively accepts a challenge and has strong willpower.
    David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of accepts
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  • This year, celebrating its 35th anniversary, Latin Music Week welcomes an array of global artists including Feid, Young Miko, Alejandro Sanz, NMIXX, Thalía, Maria Becerra, Gloria Estefan, Fuerza Regida’s JOP and many more.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And Tuesday's Season 15 premiere (9 EDT/PDT) welcomes newbies Rebecca Minkoff and Racquel Chevremont.
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of welcomes
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