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as in operating
being in progress or development
we do seem to be making some headway on that ongoing project the ever ongoing quest for knowledge by men and women of science
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the ongoing presidential campaign
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as in continuing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
an ongoing commitment to improving their community
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Recent Examples of ongoing
Starmer has, however, faced ongoing criticism from those in his own party over the death and devastation in Gaza, and his more right-leaning policies related to trans people, civil liberties, immigration and measures to tackle soaring inequality.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Construction on the $140 million walkway is ongoing, though crews recently discovered a concrete slab and buried utilities that were not shown on the original construction documents.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
City leaders were quick to note the gunfire was the byproduct of an ongoing South Side gang feud.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The investigation remains ongoing and Fox News Digital has reached out to the Lake County Sheriff's Office for further comment.
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Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Construction on the $140 million walkway is ongoing, though crews recently discovered a concrete slab and buried utilities that were not shown on the original construction documents.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
City leaders were quick to note the gunfire was the byproduct of an ongoing South Side gang feud.
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Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The investigation remains ongoing and Fox News Digital has reached out to the Lake County Sheriff's Office for further comment.
—
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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True, some if the upside surprise has come from non-operating gains on holdings in huge, private AI pioneers, but not all of it.
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Exxon operates some of the wells directly and holds a financial, non-operating interest in the others.
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Research by Justin Mankin, a Dartmouth geography associate professor, found current forecasts imply the 2026-2027 El Niño could be the costliest yet.
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Independent music critic Molly Mary O’Brien noted how the early-to-mid-’90s period that produced the original iteration of pop-punk fashion, and the current moment Rodrigo now operates within, are vastly different.
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
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While the insect has long been present in Germany, its increasing prevalence is due to climate change and is linked to biodiversity loss, according to the EPS-Radar website.
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Alongside the usual go-to technology present in all of Unistellar's smart telescopes, the Odyssey and Odyssey Pro models also have autofocus to help even more when imaging the night sky.
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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From Sunday school to public school In recent years, Texas leaders have broadly eliminated studies of racial and cultural diversity while expanding the schools’ abilities to introduce Christianity to students.
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In a piece for PBS, Genesis Magpayo reported on a recent European Union decision targeting a common gel ingredient.
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But there’s a necessary balancing act between eyeing the future and embracing the past, which makes said future possible — and that’s where a place like this comes in, as a counterweight to the eternal pursuit of what’s next.
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In Legend, a world made up of unicorns, magic, and rainbows, Darkness (portrayed by Tim Curry) attempts to create eternal night by killing the remaining unicorns.
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Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
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On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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