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un·​pausing | \ "+ \

Definition of unpausing

: continuing without cease

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Other Words from unpausing

unpausingly \ "+ \ adverb

First Known Use of unpausing

1585, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for unpausing

un- entry 1 + pausing, present participle of pause

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The first known use of unpausing was in 1585

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“Unpausing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpausing. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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