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as in operating
being in progress or development
we do seem to be making some headway on that ongoing project the ever ongoing quest for knowledge by men and women of science
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the ongoing presidential campaign
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as in continuing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
an ongoing commitment to improving their community
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Recent Examples of ongoing
The filing notes ongoing risks related to cybersecurity threats, data privacy regulations, and economic uncertainties.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs, an essential step for a smooth transition of power.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Vacant properties require ongoing upkeep to prevent deterioration.
—David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the band was recently dropped from Austria’s Nova Rock Festival 2025 lineup, fueling speculation about ongoing friction between the band and European promoters.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs, an essential step for a smooth transition of power.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Vacant properties require ongoing upkeep to prevent deterioration.
—David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the band was recently dropped from Austria’s Nova Rock Festival 2025 lineup, fueling speculation about ongoing friction between the band and European promoters.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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Rio has a current lithium capacity of 75,000 MT per annum and is set to double this by 2028.Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The order for picks 19-32 will be decided by playoff results — teams in those positions here are sorted by their current records.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
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Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024
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In some cases, extra heart sounds like a third (S3) or fourth (S4) sound or brief, vibratory sounds (heart murmurs) may be present.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Ko was moved by the Talmud’s teaching that the souls of converts were present at Mt. Sinai with all Jewish souls when God gave Jews the Torah.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Building on existing relationships can lead to mentorships that are both impactful and enduring.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, long made their home on a 6.8-acre spread in Westport, Connecticut.Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Start slideshow: 10 Stocks Where Yields Got More Juicy » As a percentage of NVDA's recent stock price of $138.63, this dividend works out to approximately 0.01%, so look for shares of NVIDIA to trade 0.01% lower — all else being equal — when NVDA shares open for trading on 12/5/24.Dividend Channel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In a recent episode of the Talking Pictures podcast shared last week, the Barbie actress, 34, remembered the role that shifted her career just over a decade ago.Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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He’s inspired by a particular kind of martyr: not those who died for God or for eternal glory, but ones who sacrificed themselves for other people.The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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The priest closed his eyes and shook his head to convey the sadness of a rich man, who could not part with his many earthly possessions when asked to do so by Christ in order to receive eternal life.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
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Spending and taxes were a major focus for Reagan's immediate successor, George H.W. Bush.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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If successful, the motion would have stripped Yoon of his presidential authority with immediate effect.Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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