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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
Countries like Libya and Afghanistan remain among the riskiest destinations due to ongoing conflict, weak governance and a lack of infrastructure to manage security threats.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
An investigation into the deaths is ongoing, though Toomey said the tragedy appeared to be accidental and may have involved the home’s heating system.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
No one was home at the time of the break-in and an investigation into the incident is ongoing, Dončić business manager, Lara Beth Seager, told multiple outlets.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
The ongoing thunderstorms from this week are expected to peak this weekend in south, according to AccuWeather.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
An investigation into the deaths is ongoing, though Toomey said the tragedy appeared to be accidental and may have involved the home’s heating system.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
No one was home at the time of the break-in and an investigation into the incident is ongoing, Dončić business manager, Lara Beth Seager, told multiple outlets.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
The ongoing thunderstorms from this week are expected to peak this weekend in south, according to AccuWeather.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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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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McDermott told reporters that Allen will start the game to maintain his current streak of starting games for the team but will come off the field at some point early on.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Yet the current edition of PST revealed the pitfalls of an approach that asks such a motley group of institutions to align their attention and expertise around one theme, one specific moment.Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 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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From January 1, California residents will no longer be allowed to park a vehicle within 20 feet of any unmarked or marked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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This allows the player to join the interested club when their present deal runs out without sign-off from his existing employers.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Spotlight Award celebrates an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special appreciation of the importance of costume design.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their action testifies to the enduring relevance of this 19th century play, which was adapted by Amy Herzog and ran until June.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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But in recent years she's detected a change in how she's treated.Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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Destructive waves keep thrashing Santa Cruz, causing millions of dollars in damage in recent years A large section of the city’s historic wharf collapsed this week, sending three people into the sea.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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As rival Man United knows too well, dominance isn’t eternal.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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This one's all about eternal optimist Alice Scott who's still dreaming of her big writing break.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Cons: Longer timeline, risk of fragmented, inconsistent systems, limited immediate impact.Siddharth Gawshinde, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The sightings, which have sparked unease in affected communities, have not been linked to foreign interference or immediate public safety threats, according to national security officials.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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