concurred; concurring
Examples of concur in a Sentence
In Washington, Robert B. Zoellick, president of the World Bank, concurs that only a multinational solution can really work.
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Peter Gumbel, Time, 20 Oct. 2008
"I'm fine for money, Dmitri," he responded casually. "My needs are very simple." "Yes," the Soviet concurred, a tinge of mystery in his voice, "you seem to lack for nothing … "
—Erich Segal, The Class, (1985) 1986
For New York, to Mrs. Archer's mind, never changed without changing for the worse; and in this view Miss Sophy Jackson heartily concurred.
—Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, 1920
We concur that more money should be spent on education.
“I think more time is needed.” “I concur.”
Peter Gumbel, Time, 20 Oct. 2008
"I'm fine for money, Dmitri," he responded casually. "My needs are very simple." "Yes," the Soviet concurred, a tinge of mystery in his voice, "you seem to lack for nothing … "
—Erich Segal, The Class, (1985) 1986
For New York, to Mrs. Archer's mind, never changed without changing for the worse; and in this view Miss Sophy Jackson heartily concurred.
—Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, 1920
We concur that more money should be spent on education.
“I think more time is needed.” “I concur.”
Recent Examples on the Web
But in a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that a class action might be the legal avenue for seeking nationwide injunctions.
—Jay Weaver
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
As Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in last week’s case indicates, that is what the Supreme Court has now decreed.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2025
Its members met with local businessmen, who concurred in the need for cultural growth in Fort Worth.
—Sara Pezzoni, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Donald Trump concurred, if only to show disdain for Obama.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Jay Weaver
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
As Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion in last week’s case indicates, that is what the Supreme Court has now decreed.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 2 July 2025
Its members met with local businessmen, who concurred in the need for cultural growth in Fort Worth.
—Sara Pezzoni, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Donald Trump concurred, if only to show disdain for Obama.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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“Concur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concur. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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concur
intransitive verb
con·cur
kən-ˈkər 
concurred; concurring
1
: to happen at the same time
2
: to express agreement
he shall have power…to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur—U.S. Constitution art. II
U.S. Constitution art. II
specifically
: to join in an appellate decision compare dissent
Note: A judge or justice may concur with the decision of the court but not agree with the reasons set forth in the opinion. Often a separate opinion is written in such a case.
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