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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
The administration says this approach is part of its ongoing effort to curb the size of the federal workforce and focus on private-sector job growth.
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
Intent to Destroy: Russia’s Two-Hundred-Year Quest to Dominate Ukraine
By Eugene Finkel
Finkel, a historian and political scientist, offers a nuanced and highly readable account of the complex history of Ukraine from medieval times to the ongoing Russian invasion.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Discussions around a new tax bill are ongoing on Capitol Hill, but there does not currently appear to be any pointed push to remove the tax exemption on these bonds.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 22 Apr. 2025
Intent to Destroy: Russia’s Two-Hundred-Year Quest to Dominate Ukraine
By Eugene Finkel
Finkel, a historian and political scientist, offers a nuanced and highly readable account of the complex history of Ukraine from medieval times to the ongoing Russian invasion.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Discussions around a new tax bill are ongoing on Capitol Hill, but there does not currently appear to be any pointed push to remove the tax exemption on these bonds.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Its forecast for sales of $159 billion to $164 billion during the current quarter (April-June) also surpassed analysts' estimates – a sign that Amazon is confident in its ability to navigate the shifting tariff situation.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Bojorquez has been good and is entering the final year of his current deal.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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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.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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However, because an element of confusion is present, postpone important decisions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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Black smoke tends to be present if heavy fuels are being burned, such as during an oil spill or vehicle fire.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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One of Mac's costars, the late A.J. Johnson, remembered his enduring sense of humor fondly.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Archidamus’s next suggestion—form alliances to constrain the enemy’s options—has been similarly enduring.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Both the state and Hartford County are both experiencing less than a 2-month backlog — or inventory — of houses for sale as of the end of March, according to the most recent statistics from SmartMLS, the statewide multiple listing service.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Western art has been Nathan’s most recent venture, prominently featuring cowboys on the open range.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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It’s not designed to disrupt trends but remain a ‘classic’ outside of them with some eternal rock ‘n’ roll edge.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The eternal language of euphemism—swords and lightning—had begun its work, displacing the reality of bullets breaking bodies.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hugo used the firm’s unique approach to implement immediate ROI and expand AI implementation organically for their clients.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Buying a running business can provide immediate cash flow and fully functional operational systems.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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