over and over

adverb

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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While the thirst trap aspect of this murder is an affront to almost everyone, SNL seemed to lose focus in the sketch over and over. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Dec. 2024 Instead of a Mandela Effect, there is almost a collective amnesia among users on the social platforms, which results in the same images being shared and then debated over and over, while something from the past goes viral again years after the fact. Peter Suciu, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Many of the same books are banned over and over across the country, through coordinated efforts by groups that share lists of titles among their members, including picture and board books for preschool children. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Growing up, my sister and I used to lay on the floor with our heads tucked together and watch this scene over and over. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for over and over 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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