as in often
many times
the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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Recent Examples of over and over
So one kind of corn or one type of banana—the same crop, farmed and harvested over and over, almost like a Xeroxed copy with very little genetic variation.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Trey read it and said it over and over the day of the game.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
One thing is for sure: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is insanity.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Successful attention capitalists don’t hold our attention with compelling material but, instead, snatch it over and over with slot-machine gimmicks.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025
Trey read it and said it over and over the day of the game.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
One thing is for sure: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is insanity.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Successful attention capitalists don’t hold our attention with compelling material but, instead, snatch it over and over with slot-machine gimmicks.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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Beyond the personal benefits, friendships often lead to stronger collaboration, better communication, and a more cohesive team dynamic.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
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
Adverb
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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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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
Adverb
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In contrast to contemporaries like Ben Jonson—who told his audiences, basically, Sit down, shut up, and enjoy the glory of my words—Shakespeare repeatedly went out of his way to ask audiences to be active participants in the creation of his plays.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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These claims were repeatedly dismissed by courts, election officials, and state governments due to a lack of evidence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 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
Adverb
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Coastal Florida, for example, battered again and again by hurricanes, can’t wait to rebuild each time, just as close to the water as before.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams has said it again and again: The federal corruption charges brought against him last year were payback for his criticism of President Biden’s handling of the migrant crisis.—
William K. Rashbaum,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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New York has always been a mosaic of ideas, cultures and industries, and its cannabis market is no different.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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There will always be the influencers and celebrities, dressed head-to-toe by brands, somewhat diluting the street-style impact, but this season the main takeaway was wearable, relatable clothes.—
Alex Badia,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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