as in often
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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 other side of this was to aim toward making the entire launcher, ideally, fully reusable so it could be quickly refurbished and used again and again.
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
It was created because ordinary constitutional promises had failed Black people (and all Americans) again and again.
—Natashia Deon, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Couldn’t remember when Bo Biden died again and again and again.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Instead, workers are paid to complete the exact same physical tasks again and again while cameras and sensors can capture every movement.
—Robert Hart, The Verge, 29 May 2026
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
It was created because ordinary constitutional promises had failed Black people (and all Americans) again and again.
—Natashia Deon, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Couldn’t remember when Bo Biden died again and again and again.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Instead, workers are paid to complete the exact same physical tasks again and again while cameras and sensors can capture every movement.
—Robert Hart, The Verge, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for again and again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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These are often updates on dates, challenges, recoupling ceremonies and new contestants arriving.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Without Clear Priorities, Philanthropy Easily Becomes Reactive Most affluent families are approached constantly for funding.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Nor did the sale of Guehi for £20m and Glasner repeatedly rocking the boat.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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However, many conditions that frequently accompany migraine also play a role in brain health and aging.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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