as in often
many times
the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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Recent Examples of over and over
But the same bees do buzz around her bonnet, over and over.
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Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Chasing Chasing Amy explores the nuances and complexities of the film through the lens of Rodgers, who watched Chasing Amy over and over in his younger years and previously did a TED Talk about how the movie saved his life.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Janet clearly stated her desire for change over and over.
—Heather Heefner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Sam, from the beginning and then over and over again, chooses hope over cynicism, pleasure over pain.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
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Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Chasing Chasing Amy explores the nuances and complexities of the film through the lens of Rodgers, who watched Chasing Amy over and over in his younger years and previously did a TED Talk about how the movie saved his life.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Janet clearly stated her desire for change over and over.
—Heather Heefner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Sam, from the beginning and then over and over again, chooses hope over cynicism, pleasure over pain.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
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Airlines often make a bet that not everyone who confirmed their itinerary will show up for their flight — and when the airlines lose that bet, customers pay the price.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Preemies are often at higher risk for physical or intellectual disabilities.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Whisking constantly, slowly add 1 cup of the hot broth to the egg mixture to temper.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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One in 4 Idaho coroners have repeatedly fallen short, according to records provided by the state coroners association.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Pressured by the Wild, the Sharks were a mess at times in their own zone, repeatedly unable to break the puck out clean against a hard-forechecking team.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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As with Philadelphia’s Roosevelt Boulevard, the width and traffic speed of state roads in urban neighborhoods now frequently clash with local desires for street safety, quality transit service, and pedestrian comfort.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Pixel's service indicator frequently displayed 5G UW, indicating it was connected to Verizon's fastest 5G network.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Apparently, those people love losing and want to do it again and again and again.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The thrill that comes with facing our fears keeps audiences coming back again and again — as do the 30 influential slashers on this list, which not only helped usher in the genre but continued to evolve it.Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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MacKinnon is the league’s best player, a hockey robot, who has always been more concerned about winning than feelings.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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There’s just always a way to get around gatekeepers.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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