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as in constantly
many times
grew up in a time when children were continually being told to mind their manners
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the computer program continually updates the file with new information
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Recent Examples of continually
The faithful gathered in cocktail attire, continually refreshing Swiss and Belgian Web sites, which aren’t subject to a rule that restricts French outlets from reporting on election results until 8 P.M.
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Amazon's Fire tablets have been one of the company's hardware success stories, continually pushing the envelope of performance while still keeping prices low.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
But Burke feels that, like any art, proficiency doesn't maintain itself; it must be worked at continually.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The procedures for screening passengers must be continually reviewed and updated to account for emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Amazon's Fire tablets have been one of the company's hardware success stories, continually pushing the envelope of performance while still keeping prices low.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
But Burke feels that, like any art, proficiency doesn't maintain itself; it must be worked at continually.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The procedures for screening passengers must be continually reviewed and updated to account for emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes, 3 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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Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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My one big gripe with this season has always been the location of the tribe camps, which were basically mud pits.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ripa often shares photos of her Christmas tree each year on Instagram.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 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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The Food and Drug Administration has also repeatedly warned about the risks of drinking raw milk in general.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The 55-year-old music mogul has repeatedly been denied bail since his arrest in September.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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But hockey is a cyclical game, the offensive and defensive sides of the game are inextricably linked, and strong play on one side of the puck invariably leads to strong play on the other.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 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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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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“Continually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continually. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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