again and again

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Recent Examples of again and again Mahoney says the annoyance economy tends to be less of a problem in sectors with lots of repeat transactions, and companies have to earn the same customer's business again and again. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026 Any concerns that expanding the tournament to forty-eight teams would bring lopsided outcomes evaporated as underdog nations defied betting odds again and again. Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026 Each story is so versatile that it can be reimagined again and again to reflect the hopes and fears of any time period. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 July 2026 Over the past year, the travel sector has been hit again and again. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for again and again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
  • Over the last year, Newsom has begun to speak more often about the nation’s wealth inequality.
    Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Graduating seniors are often asked to envision their futures.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Adverb
  • Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Adverb
  • The justices, too, seemed eager to embrace electronic recording in cases where no court reporter is available and litigants cannot afford to pay for one on their own, repeatedly pressing lawyers on exactly how such a ruling might be written.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Adverb
  • Get regular brake, tire and filter inspections Brakes, tires and filter frequently wear down and need to be replaced.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • High-speed Frecciarossa trains run frequently from major cities like Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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