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nonrecurring

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[non-ri-kur-ing, -kuhr] / ˌnɒn rɪˈkɜr ɪŋ, -ˈkʌr /

adjective

  1. not occurring or happening again, especially often or periodically.

  2. noting or pertaining to an income or charge considered of a nature not likely to occur or happen again.


Etymology

Origin of nonrecurring

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + recurring

Example Sentences

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The loss included nonrecurring litigation expenses of $15.52 a share, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Boston Beer SAM 0.23%increase; green up pointing triangle swung to a loss in the first quarter and cut its outlook, driven by both lower volumes and a nonrecurring litigation expense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, came in at $2.56, up from $2.11 a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $2.53.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Net income for the quarter slumped 16.2% to $145 million, while adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, of 51 cents was below the FactSet consensus of 57 cents.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Net income for the quarter slumped 16.2% to $145 million, while adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, of 51 cents was below the FactSet consensus of 57 cents.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

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