as in often
many times
the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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Recent Examples of over and over
The owners likely would be unwise to roll out identical offers over and over.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
June 24, 2026 Today’s leaders need to be able to innovate over and over again despite fast-changing market conditions and a multitude of other uncertainities.
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Harvard Business Review,
24 June 2026
For example, rather than practicing an entire song on the piano over and over, separate out the hardest part.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Her videos generate billions of views, thanks to an audience that watches them over and over again.
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Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
June 24, 2026 Today’s leaders need to be able to innovate over and over again despite fast-changing market conditions and a multitude of other uncertainities.
—
Harvard Business Review,
24 June 2026
For example, rather than practicing an entire song on the piano over and over, separate out the hardest part.
—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Her videos generate billions of views, thanks to an audience that watches them over and over again.
—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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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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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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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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The Board found that Meta’s account removals are not only unexplained but frequently difficult to challenge.
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The company continues to communicate research and scientific developments clearly and frequently.
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Even with those adjustments, this shift creates an optics problem for the NHL if the talent continues to flow in one direction, again and again.
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Spend time in your gym, watch how people use the space, talk to members and notice what feedback comes up again and again.
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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