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as in forever
yet another time
now I have to mop the floor again because you didn't wipe your feet
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as in then
in addition to what has been said
a green pillow will go fine with my living room; again, the best colors are blues and greens
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as in conversely
just the opposite being true
I might take swimming lessons this summer; then again, I might not
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Recent Examples of again
The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
What else is going on The future of California’s decades-long dream of a high-speed rail is again under threat as a Trump administration redux looms.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
But again, that was five and, in some cases, six decades ago.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
It’s believed the couple will once again be celebrating at home in Montecito, California, with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
What else is going on The future of California’s decades-long dream of a high-speed rail is again under threat as a Trump administration redux looms.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
But again, that was five and, in some cases, six decades ago.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
It’s believed the couple will once again be celebrating at home in Montecito, California, with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
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Designed to be forever staples in any sister or brotherhood, TRENDZIO celebrates the elegance of the Divine Nine communities by bedazzling timeless pieces with engraved letters or gemstones in unique color combinations.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Causes of Window Drafts Aging Windows Even the best windows don't last forever.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Massage it thoroughly but gently to melt buildup, then follow with a moisturizing conditioner to lock in hydration.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The picks are then expected to monopolize the Senate's schedule.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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And conversely, there's people who can just go from one show to another seamlessly.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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New York, conversely, only had one turnover on Rodgers’ interception.C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Such fear can lead to avoiding commitment altogether or hypervigilance in romantic relationships, where the individual constantly anticipates conflict.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Nothing unusual so far — and thankfully no urgent attack warnings so far either.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Notably, the world’s No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, didn’t sign up either.Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Now that the holiday season is officially over, many of us are in full organizing, decluttering, and cleaning mode.Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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David Dee Delgado | Reuters Another earning season is over.Matthew J. Belvedere,Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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This also allows Korean brands to incorporate SPF and skin care innovations into their formulas more swiftly, allowing for more state-of-the-art, sophisticated formulations (active ingredients include Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150).Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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David, who also previously received the Distinguished Service Cross, is the only recipient still alive.Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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The bill, which proposes a $300 million investment in hazardous fuels management and aims to ramp up prescribed burns on federal lands, will need to be reintroduced and begin its journey anew with the start of the new Congress.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the party went on, albeit cloaked anew as a fund-raiser for a kinder, gentler organization, the Good Neighbor Council for Aircraft Noise Control.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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