incur
verb (used with object)
to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious).
have been incurring
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present perfect progressiveof incur.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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Oil companies say they have been incurring losses due to higher global crude oil prices.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Friction between merchants and the networks has increased significantly since the case began, in large part because of the increase in interchange and other fees that merchants have been incurring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
