in regular use

idiom

: being used continuously
The theater was in regular use for over 20 years.

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While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Toilets that are used less frequently, such as guest baths, still need to be cleaned even when not in regular use, in large part to prevent mineral and bacterial buildup from causing rings in the bowl. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2024 While the former remains in regular use by numerous ASU sports … the latter was permanently closed a decade ago. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024 Nearly every platform in regular use has been available at no cost from inception, and a vast majority of them have also been open-source for almost as long. Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024 While the former remains in regular use by numerous ASU sports — the basketball teams share it with volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling — the latter was permanently closed a decade ago. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024 The 18-24 age group leads all age groups in regular use, and use gradually dropped with each age cohort, up to the 65+ demographic, of which just 1% use e-cigarettes. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024 The funds received each month stay on the card without expiring as long as the card remains in regular use. Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024 Airport spokesman Ryan Smith said at least four of the five new gates will be in regular use throughout the first day. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Feb. 2024

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“In regular use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20regular%20use. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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