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Recent Examples of chronically
But this announcement does not fix the way pediatric and orphan devices chronically lag behind their adult counterparts.
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Kolaleh Eskandanian, STAT, 8 May 2026
Investing in community schools and attendance counselors has proven to make a difference in getting chronically absent students back in the classroom, but much work remains to be done.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Retailer profit margins are chronically slim — and during rapid crude price increases even negative — giving them an incentive to raise prices quickly as the cost of crude and of refined gas mounts — and to try to hold the higher prices steady to recover their margins as their other costs call.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Colin Jost even teaches the class who the third party is in the feud, Brianna Chickenfry, to those who are not chronically online.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 May 2026
In Chicago, roughly 40% of teachers were chronically absent last year — another signal that connection and belonging matter for adults, as well.
—Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Over time, chronically low growth hormone is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes and elevated risk for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
That flourishing control is why Motown is chronically compared to a motor plant.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Kiffin, who shares more motivational quotes and messages on X than your chronically online, middle-aged aunt, opted to tag the official football accounts of Ole Miss and Tennessee on Saturday with his latest.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Kolaleh Eskandanian, STAT, 8 May 2026
Investing in community schools and attendance counselors has proven to make a difference in getting chronically absent students back in the classroom, but much work remains to be done.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Retailer profit margins are chronically slim — and during rapid crude price increases even negative — giving them an incentive to raise prices quickly as the cost of crude and of refined gas mounts — and to try to hold the higher prices steady to recover their margins as their other costs call.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Colin Jost even teaches the class who the third party is in the feud, Brianna Chickenfry, to those who are not chronically online.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 May 2026
In Chicago, roughly 40% of teachers were chronically absent last year — another signal that connection and belonging matter for adults, as well.
—Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Over time, chronically low growth hormone is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes and elevated risk for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
That flourishing control is why Motown is chronically compared to a motor plant.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Kiffin, who shares more motivational quotes and messages on X than your chronically online, middle-aged aunt, opted to tag the official football accounts of Ole Miss and Tennessee on Saturday with his latest.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronically
Adverb
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But, but, but … Steyer seems to be the most committed environmentalist of the bunch, despite, as his opponents repeatedly point out, having made part of his fortune investing in fossil fuel and coal companies and private prisons.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Never committing to any one character’s point of view, Balagov and Stepnova’s script freewheels in meandering but mostly disarming fashion between these strands, with an errant storytelling rhythm aptly reflective of lives that are at once static and in perpetually unproductive motion.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The ringleader of the larcenous group is 17-year-old Kyle (Georgie Farmer, Wednesday), with his perpetually online cohorts being Petey (James Scholz), Sid (Roman Hayeck Green) and Alex (Yasmin Finney, Heartstopper, Doctor Who).—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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That invariably served to clear the room.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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For audiences, the echo chamber that develops in the villas can seem debilitating to a possible reconciliation, but Walberg says that there are invariably a few authentic souls whose support is sincere rather than a tactic to get them into mischief.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Other dives have been conducted to inter the remains of Arizona survivors who wanted to rest eternally with their former shipmates.—
Jim Mustian,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Once teased for their transness, Little Death is now eternally doomed to the bottom of the lake at Camp Tivoli when not seasonally resurfacing to kill horny teenagers (and, of course, doomed to be reincarnated in endless sequels).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Analysts perennially rank the Angels’ farm system among baseball’s worst.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The chap who revitalised a perennially underachieving sleeping giant and gave the fans some of the happiest days of their Forest-supporting lives?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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His athleticism and measurables project him to be an intriguing 3-and-D prospect, which is an element the Heat continually have valued.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The space behind the midfield is continually flooded, with movement from Barcelona’s creative midfielders leaving Bellingham and Tchouameni with too many runs to track.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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This system-level approach is reinforced by a data feedback loop, in which deployments generate operational data that can be used to continuously improve model and system performance over time.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Chronically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronically. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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