routinely
adverb
rou·tine·ly
rü-ˈtēn-lē 
ˈrü-ˌtēn-
: as a matter of regular occurrence
Airlines routinely sell tickets to more people than the plane can seat, counting on several people not to arrive.—
Andrew Victor
Andrew Victor… he routinely slept with one arm dangling off the side of his bed and his feet kicked free of the sheets.—Holly Black
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Supervisor Holly Mitchell warned the region was unprepared for a future in which the county was routinely blackened by wildfire, while the people who called it home were rapidly graying.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The federal government routinely creates certain documents for newborns recognized as U.S. citizens.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
With St James’ Park routinely sold out for matches, ticket pricing is an obvious source.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Members of the family have spoken out about religious issues, routinely ended episodes of the series with prayer and have preached nationwide about faith, repentance and baptism.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The federal government routinely creates certain documents for newborns recognized as U.S. citizens.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
With St James’ Park routinely sold out for matches, ticket pricing is an obvious source.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Members of the family have spoken out about religious issues, routinely ended episodes of the series with prayer and have preached nationwide about faith, repentance and baptism.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/routinely. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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