as in often
many times
as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Recent Examples of again and again
Madoc rapes her, again and again, and his career blossoms in the most extraordinary way.
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Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Similar to Goosebumps’ first season, the series nods to the cycle of growing up and the way kids face dangers their parents try — and sometimes fail — to protect them from, again and again.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Over the course of an hour-long conversation, Winn stressed this point again and again: The organization’s goal will be to produce winning ballplayers, not just to develop measurable skills.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
And Ross’s own refined lines, his powers of observation and ironclad resistance to cliché yielding perfect descriptions again and again.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
Similar to Goosebumps’ first season, the series nods to the cycle of growing up and the way kids face dangers their parents try — and sometimes fail — to protect them from, again and again.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Over the course of an hour-long conversation, Winn stressed this point again and again: The organization’s goal will be to produce winning ballplayers, not just to develop measurable skills.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
And Ross’s own refined lines, his powers of observation and ironclad resistance to cliché yielding perfect descriptions again and again.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
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The right-sided wing-back role has most often been filled by Amad, who is naturally a wide forward, or the versatile defender Noussair Mazraoui, who joined from Bayern Munich in the summer.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The size of damages are often far lower than in the U.S.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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Raising prices since 2012 Along its path to being the largest streaming service, Netflix has constantly raised prices since 2012, as The Verge recently illustrated.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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Wedding Etiquette: 7 Dos And Don'ts For Guests By Maria Morava Relationships Reporter 1 Wedding etiquette is constantly changing—and one woman wants to bring back an old tradition.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Related article Hope for old DC: The Washington Commanders return to the playoffs ready for a new era Gonzalez was shown repeatedly adjusting both his socks and shoes before finally getting them on.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Even before the court issued the warrant for Yoon’s arrest, protesters repeatedly clashed with police who detained dozens of them, including about 20 who climbed over a fence in an attempt to approach the court.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Well aware that many American designers aren’t rushing to dress Trump, as was the case in 2017 when several like Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs publicly said so, Pierre frequently shops retail in New York City to find options for her.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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With a large open deck, natural wood accents, and surfboard decor, their house was viewed over and over by our readers.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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By repeating this process over and over, three-dimensional objects can be built up in successive layers.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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