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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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Banco Santander SAN 1.31%increase; green up pointing triangle said its second-quarter net profit fell from the prior quarter due to nonrecurring gains and charges arising from its recent deals in the U.K. and Poland.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, such as stock-based compensation-related charges, rose to 39 cents from 24 cents, and topped expectations of 32 cents.

From MarketWatch May 28, 2026

Net income was up 18.8% to $5.33 billion, while the adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, of 66 cents matched the FactSet consensus.

From MarketWatch May 21, 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, fell to $1.67 from $1.80 but topped the FactSet consensus of $1.57.

From MarketWatch Mar. 18, 2026

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