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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
That hasn’t prevented underutilization and decay, however. Plans to convert upper office floors to residential or perhaps sell the building have been stymied by the ongoing McDonald’s lease for the first two floors, Miller said.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite getting the surgery, Cassidy acknowledges that her BRCA status presents ongoing concerns about ovarian cancer.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
His concert will oppose an ongoing boycott of Russia by his label Universal Music Group, which suspended operations in the country following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Josh Carter/Unsplash Travelers dreaming of hiking or camping in Yosemite National Park this summer might want to make backup plans amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the park’s entry requirements and campground bookings.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite getting the surgery, Cassidy acknowledges that her BRCA status presents ongoing concerns about ovarian cancer.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
His concert will oppose an ongoing boycott of Russia by his label Universal Music Group, which suspended operations in the country following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Josh Carter/Unsplash Travelers dreaming of hiking or camping in Yosemite National Park this summer might want to make backup plans amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the park’s entry requirements and campground bookings.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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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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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Check the the park’s current conditions website for updates on the burn ban.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 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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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
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The category leader, Moët & Chandon is present in 150 markets, with one bottle popped every second, according to the brand.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
1 Mar. 2025
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Party Details: Preparing For The Estate Distribution Alice and Bob are present and ready to enjoy their slices.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The artist explained that the pattern of her dress reminded her of an enduring cultural tradition: quilting.—
Kaila Philo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some see it as enduring, while others see it as cheap.—
Anna Kodé,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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And now there’s an endless stream of styles to choose from, thanks to their recent comeback.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Mar. 2025
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Among his recent books is Scotch Whisky: Its History, Production and Appreciation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Brooks masterfully inspires emotion in this mother-daughter tale, as Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger play characters whose eternal friction belies a bond neither can fully articulate.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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But hope springs eternal, and the couple had a surprising three-egg clutch again this year.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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And the dismissal of C.Q. Brown will have immediate ramifications.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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