once again

phrase

variants or once more
: for another time : again sense 1a
I'll explain once again.

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Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the World Cup semi-finals — but, once again, not without controversy. Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Hopefully, the next administration will see some sense and once again try to protect the citizenry with stricter gun laws. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 The game remained tied after regulation and headed to extra time, when Bellingham, once again, came to the rescue for the Three Lions. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026 Argentina appears to be healthy going into the match, but Switzerland will once again be without midfielder Johan Manzabi because of a knee injury. Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for once again

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“Once again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20again. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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