over and over

adverb

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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It’s known as an allergic salute or a nasal crease, and it’s caused by rubbing your nose over and over again, Chambliss says. Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025 After reaching all-time highs over and over during the Biden administration, border crossings have plunged to near-record lows since the inauguration, statistics show, with the administration's supporters crediting the deterrent effect. Matt Rivers, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025 Rather, specific names of non-existent packages are repeated over and over. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025 The clip caused a firestorm across social media yesterday, naturally, and while someone’s private relationship is their own business, this one has a way of entering the spotlight over and over. Chris Branch, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for over and over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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