again and again

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Recent Examples of again and again Scientists warn that these record river lows are likely to be broken again and again in the future. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 As Robert Spillane works through a quiet camp, fellow inside linebacker Christian Elliss flashes again and again, this time in coverage during 7-on-7s with a pass breakup. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 Barack Obama’s summer book list came out this week, revealing fresh insights about which authors the 44th president turns to again and again for his warm-weather reading. Ela Jalil, Washington Post, 31 July 2026 The greatest public health value may come not from the parks people visit once in a lifetime but from those close enough to visit again and again. Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for again and again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
  • Summer jobs are often temporary, entry-level and in areas like leisure and hospitality.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Novo co-founder Michael Rangel notes that even during COVID-19, large banks often required in-person visits.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • But her colleagues were constantly discussing their latest stock trades.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The organization tasked with enforcing its own rules is constantly reacting to another lawsuit filed in state or federal court by an athlete seeking an additional year of eligibility.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Jones has repeatedly denied the allegations since he was arrested in 2024.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Westerheide said that since the review, the county has repeatedly tried to remove dogs before cleaning kennels, but staff haven’t been able to find somewhere to keep them during the process.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Developers frequently overlook critical sandbox setup, configuration, and monitoring, creating vulnerabilities that AI merely exploits.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That’s a freedom Roth fought for and frequently lost throughout his career.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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