as in often
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as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Recent Examples of again and again
The other side of this was to aim toward making the entire launcher, ideally, fully reusable so it could be quickly refurbished and used again and again.
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
It was created because ordinary constitutional promises had failed Black people (and all Americans) again and again.
—Natashia Deon, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Couldn’t remember when Bo Biden died again and again and again.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Instead, workers are paid to complete the exact same physical tasks again and again while cameras and sensors can capture every movement.
—Robert Hart, The Verge, 29 May 2026
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
It was created because ordinary constitutional promises had failed Black people (and all Americans) again and again.
—Natashia Deon, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Couldn’t remember when Bo Biden died again and again and again.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
Instead, workers are paid to complete the exact same physical tasks again and again while cameras and sensors can capture every movement.
—Robert Hart, The Verge, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for again and again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again and again
Adverb
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The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Experts recommend that women have an annual gynecology visit, which often includes a pelvic exam, and a Pap smear once every three years, depending on age and risk factors.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in restarting that diplomacy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Judges, attorneys, guardians and other court professionals have repeatedly used custody as a cudgel, according to some family court attorneys and advocates, punishing parents for their conduct by limiting their access to their children.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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These companies frequently offer athletes significant creative input and business opportunities alongside lucrative endorsement contracts.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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However, many conditions that frequently accompany migraine also play a role in brain health and aging.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
2 June 2026
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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/again%20and%20again. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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