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as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Recent Examples of again and again
The explosion replayed again and again on news coverage, leaving people of all ages wondering what happened and why.
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Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
People are going back for more, to see it again and again.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Like a method actor tapping into the matrix of memories and experiences that shape his emotional terrain, Gregory Porter returns again and again to his mother’s love for musical inspiration.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
People are going back for more, to see it again and again.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Like a method actor tapping into the matrix of memories and experiences that shape his emotional terrain, Gregory Porter returns again and again to his mother’s love for musical inspiration.
—Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker $279 $205 Amazon For a futuristic-looking coffee maker that’ll add to your counter’s curb appeal while also delivering a quality cup of coffee again and again, try this drip coffee maker from Café Specialty.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
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Thousands of children from over a hundred tribes were sent to the school, often against their parents' wishes, and endured physical and emotional abuse.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since processes are constantly evolving, automation needs to be agile enough to keep up with those changes.Alessio Alionco, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 15-year-old had been receiving therapy over her troubled home life as her parents repeatedly divorced and remarried, court documents first obtained by the Washington Post show.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The pair struggled repeatedly when pressed by more energetic young opponents, but Guardiola felt unable or unwilling to try an alternative.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift's generosity also deserves admiration Swift’s altruism is frequently tagged as a reason for respect and admiration, even from those with a cursory interest in her.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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What Are the Long-Term Implications for Indonesia? Indonesia, an archipelago with 17,000 islands, frequently faces seasonal rainfall from October to March, which leads to flooding and landslides.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the thirst trap aspect of this murder is an affront to almost everyone, SNL seemed to lose focus in the sketch over and over.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024
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Instead of a Mandela Effect, there is almost a collective amnesia among users on the social platforms, which results in the same images being shared and then debated over and over, while something from the past goes viral again years after the fact.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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