incur
verb (used with object)
to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious).
has been incurring
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present perfect progressiveof incur (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Zacks predicted Edison’s operating revenue would increase during 2025 and 2026, while acknowledging that “the company has been incurring significant wildfire-related costs” and that “higher-than-expected decommissioning costs could materially impact the company’s operating results.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
It has been incurring losses since its 2007 merger with a state-owned domestic carrier, Indian Airlines.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2021
The company said it has been incurring costs of about half a million dollars per month since mid-May because of reduced barge loads and delays.
From Reuters ● Jul. 26, 2012
