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
But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
But criminal justice systems fail again and again to police domestic violence effectively, Backes and other experts say.
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Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Learn nine things that will keep zinnias blooming again and again, all summer long.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
But criminal justice systems fail again and again to police domestic violence effectively, Backes and other experts say.
—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Learn nine things that will keep zinnias blooming again and again, all summer long.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for again and again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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Carpet shampoos often have a strong fragrance, which can irritate those sensitive to scent.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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Trump has repeatedly maligned Haitian immigrants, including falsely accusing the Haitians who are living in Ohio of eating people's pets.
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That meant fewer shots on target and a lot more fouls with players crashing on the pitch repeatedly.
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The Board found that Meta’s account removals are not only unexplained but frequently difficult to challenge.
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The company continues to communicate research and scientific developments clearly and frequently.
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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