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as in operating
being in progress or development
we do seem to be making some headway on that ongoing project the ever ongoing quest for knowledge by men and women of science
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the ongoing presidential campaign
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as in continuing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
an ongoing commitment to improving their community
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Recent Examples of ongoing
The ship, located off the coast of Malta in international waters at the time, was being operated by activists with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which is campaigning to end Israel's ongoing blockade of aid into Gaza.
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Helena Skinner, ABC News, 3 May 2025
Until then, Knoblauch’s ongoing search for what works receives another best-of-seven series to continue the experiments.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
In a market where ongoing games are only as good as their last update, even successful titles like Diablo IV (2023) regularly take a beating as fan interest ebbs and flows seasonally.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
But the years since his royal departure have been marked by deepening family tensions, public scrutiny and an ongoing fight over security — something Harry has said is non-negotiable for the safety of his wife and children.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Helena Skinner, ABC News, 3 May 2025
Until then, Knoblauch’s ongoing search for what works receives another best-of-seven series to continue the experiments.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
In a market where ongoing games are only as good as their last update, even successful titles like Diablo IV (2023) regularly take a beating as fan interest ebbs and flows seasonally.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
But the years since his royal departure have been marked by deepening family tensions, public scrutiny and an ongoing fight over security — something Harry has said is non-negotiable for the safety of his wife and children.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Its forecast for sales of $159 billion to $164 billion during the current quarter (April-June) also surpassed analysts' estimates – a sign that Amazon is confident in its ability to navigate the shifting tariff situation.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Bojorquez has been good and is entering the final year of his current deal.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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No energy left to talk through their day or their challenges or to even just be present.—
Minna Hu,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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At the celebrations for the 40th anniversary no U.S. official was present.—
Minh Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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One of Mac's costars, the late A.J. Johnson, remembered his enduring sense of humor fondly.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Archidamus’s next suggestion—form alliances to constrain the enemy’s options—has been similarly enduring.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As of this writing, less than 30 examples of Daniels’ Prizm Manga insert have been graded PSA, with recent PSA 10 sales reaching $10,000.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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There has been a lot of chatter on the internet and social media in recent weeks that ALDI’s Summit Diet Cola is just as good, or even better, than the original.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred balance between light and dark, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Getty Images Getty Images Even princesses can't resist the eternal urge to bleach your hair when the weather warms up!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 May 2025
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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