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as in constantly
many times
grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the computer program continually updates the file with new information
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Recent Examples of continually
Ellis’ original intentions with his novel have been continually debated, with many critics believing the book to be inherently misogynistic.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Her kindhearted and empathetic photographer Jo Reynolds was continually put through the ringer across her four seasons on the show, from 1992 to 1996.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Microsoft continually adds new capabilities and keeps the user interface fresh.
—PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The show continually evolved with the times, most notably for that 2005 revival when showrunner Russell T Davies realised that what had worked during Tom Baker's glory years in the 1970s wasn't going to fly in the 21st century.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Her kindhearted and empathetic photographer Jo Reynolds was continually put through the ringer across her four seasons on the show, from 1992 to 1996.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Microsoft continually adds new capabilities and keeps the user interface fresh.
—PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The show continually evolved with the times, most notably for that 2005 revival when showrunner Russell T Davies realised that what had worked during Tom Baker's glory years in the 1970s wasn't going to fly in the 21st century.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
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Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce emulsifies and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. 4: Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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This big reserve allows Tesla to constantly put efforts into pursuing its visionary initiatives.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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And finding climate solutions has always been at the forefront of Robert Schmitt’s, 27, entrepreneurial career.—
Moya Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That has always been the foundation of the dandy tradition.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Location always dictates the context of home pricing, for example oceanfront California homes often do not include air conditioning, a factor that would otherwise undermine property value.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The shape of the motor is often long with a relatively smallish diameter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Moscow has repeatedly used hypersonic weapons against Ukraine, which the Kremlin has claimed are near-impossible to knock out of the sky.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Below, the wedding dress designers recently and repeatedly featured on real Vogue brides.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Protectionist policies invariably required new bureaucracies to enact them, determining which products from which countries would be subject to which tariffs or import licenses.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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After the conversations that will invariably take place across the community at the RSA conference in San Francisco, data protection cannot be viewed the same.—
Eric Herzog,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our expert take The American Express® Green Card is geared toward those who frequently travel and eat out often, but don’t want to shell out on a premium card.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since then, it’s frequently been the target of litigation, starting in 1947 when the duo sued to invalidate DC’s ownership of the rights to Superman.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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