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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
When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
For employers building out their presence in the space economy, this means continually competing for the select pool of workers who possess the skillsets needed to sustain current operations and long-term growth.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
And with pitching continually improving, maybe the league has made a concerted effort to level the playing field with a lower-drag baseball.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Even as members of the Department of Social Services continually pushed back against the location owned by Zhu for months, due to its limited size, Capone allegedly kept pushing for the site to get a contract, according to the indictment.
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Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
For employers building out their presence in the space economy, this means continually competing for the select pool of workers who possess the skillsets needed to sustain current operations and long-term growth.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
And with pitching continually improving, maybe the league has made a concerted effort to level the playing field with a lower-drag baseball.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Even as members of the Department of Social Services continually pushed back against the location owned by Zhu for months, due to its limited size, Capone allegedly kept pushing for the site to get a contract, according to the indictment.
—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continually
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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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But the solution isn't always a plane ticket.
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Camping doesn’t always entail roughing it.
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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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Pregnant women, people with obesity and people with lower cardiovascular fitness are also in the groups clinicians flag most consistently.
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Liberty Home Guard’s 365-day workmanship guarantee and consistently high customer ratings stand out.
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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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Many structures are built with substandard materials, and safety regulations are frequently ignored to reduce costs.
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Each of these plans comes with seasonal pest control that gets ahead of pest activity, but Pro and Premium treatments occur even more frequently during peak pest season.
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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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