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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
Simone Fontecchio provided the type of length the Heat otherwise lacked, which is an ongoing issue (especially with the dwindling faith in Nikola Jovic).
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
In its ongoing quest to improve sustainability in the fashion sector, Everlane has partnered with Masters of Flax Fibre for a fully traceable linen line.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Samsung says the update is part of its ongoing efforts to improve compatibility across operating systems.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The investigation remains ongoing.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
In its ongoing quest to improve sustainability in the fashion sector, Everlane has partnered with Masters of Flax Fibre for a fully traceable linen line.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Samsung says the update is part of its ongoing efforts to improve compatibility across operating systems.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The investigation remains ongoing.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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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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With the transfer portal opening April 7, after the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, Miller spoke as directly as possible to current 49ers players, who stood out in a room full of green and gold.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Michael suggested that the current war with Hezbollah could be the last and is likely to continue until Katz’s objectives are accomplished.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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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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While wind and solar can generate huge amounts of energy, their intermittency and non-availability during peak demand hours present a major challenge for nations.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Data centers with billions of dollars in investments are seen as economic drivers, but also present concerns including environmental and other impacts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Those words — simple, direct, enduring — carry the unmistakable weight of a lesson passed down from parent to child, one that only deepens in meaning with loss.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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His role in Walker, Texas Ranger cemented him as a household name, a figure so embedded in the fabric of weeknight television that his tough-guy persona became the very foundation for what would later become one of the internet’s most enduring jokes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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This means that filmmakers out of favor with autocratic regimes—including, in Iran, some of the nation’s greatest artists—don’t stand a chance, and some of the most notable recent Iranian films have been submitted by other countries.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The situation mirrors a recent case in Sweetwater, where hundreds of families were also displaced under similar terms, with financial incentives decreasing the longer residents wait to leave.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Opening day is a joyous thing, a classic source of eternal optimism.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hope springs eternal, after all.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mahan also broke with his party’s long-standing energy policies, calling for immediate action to bring down soaring fuel costs.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Colombia’s military leadership said the probe would focus on identifying the technical or operational factors behind the crash, though no immediate cause has been confirmed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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