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
The thrill that comes with facing our fears keeps audiences coming back again and again — as do the 30 influential slashers on this list, which not only helped usher in the genre but continued to evolve it.
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Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
That negative attitude seemed to come up again and again at the Hong Kong Horology Forum, as did signs that the attitude was slowly growing more positive.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Then, the Bulls started hitting tough threes—again and again—and the Bucks’ energy slowly drained.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
These compresses are filled with rice, beans, or grain that retain heat and can be used again and again.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
That negative attitude seemed to come up again and again at the Hong Kong Horology Forum, as did signs that the attitude was slowly growing more positive.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Then, the Bulls started hitting tough threes—again and again—and the Bucks’ energy slowly drained.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
These compresses are filled with rice, beans, or grain that retain heat and can be used again and again.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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Airlines often make a bet that not everyone who confirmed their itinerary will show up for their flight — and when the airlines lose that bet, customers pay the price.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Preemies are often at higher risk for physical or intellectual disabilities.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Cato and his band were onstage almost constantly, backing the performances and ensuring maximum good vibes.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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His constantly evolving live performances have captured the hearts of a diverse fan base.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trump repeatedly attacked Powell during his first term as president for raising the Fed's key rate in 2017 and 2018.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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From the day of her arrival in London, the fashion-conscious princess was repeatedly presented with bouquet holders by wives of officials, regularly reported by the press.Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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As with Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard, the width and traffic speed of state roads in urban neighborhoods now frequently clash with local desires for street safety, quality transit service, and pedestrian comfort.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Pixel's service indicator frequently displayed 5G UW, indicating it was connected to Verizon's fastest 5G network.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Witkoff built his real estate fortune largely by identifying undervalued properties and raising capital from the same investors over and over again.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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On Sunday, the bell's clang echoed over and over across the lawn of the Indiana Statehouse.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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