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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
Although grocery inflation or the rate of price increases has moderated, prices remain high, Ortega said, and inflationary pressures persist due to factors like the ongoing impacts of bird flu on egg and poultry prices, extreme weather events affecting food production, and rising labor costs.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Maria Hadden, 49th, said negotiations over the legislation are ongoing, but remain hung up on several major sticking points.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
Residents moving to Florida drop to levels of those who are leaving.
—Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Maria Hadden, 49th, said negotiations over the legislation are ongoing, but remain hung up on several major sticking points.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
South Florida beaches seeing oily tar balls wash ashore; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
Residents moving to Florida drop to levels of those who are leaving.
—Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ongoing
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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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Contrary to many current perceptions, remote and hybrid working arrangements are not a product of the COVID era.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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In our current healthcare landscape, that is undeniable.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 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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However, in version B, if the total time for public input exceeds 30 minutes, public comments would resume for any remaining speakers who are present at the end of the board meeting.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rybakina’s insomnia worsened in Cincinnati, according to sources who were present at the event.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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More than just a cooking vessel, the sauce pot represents nonna's enduring presence in the family's kitchen.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Still Ugly also provides Urie and Newton a unique platform to revisit the series through a contemporary lens, examining its enduring relevance and celebrating the show’s bold storytelling and cultural impact.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who’s watched baseball on television in recent years will be familiar with the faint, rectangular box that appears in front of the batter.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 27-track album became a huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Because of Mandich and in his eternal memory has grown a South Florida institution in cancer research, with the Dolphins out front in showing other professional sports teams how best to serve the community that supports them.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Decorative torches and candles hung low, casting the halls in a mellow, shaded light: an eternal dusk or dawn.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The language used in the executive order was an immediate red flag for Max Wiznitzer, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland and co-chair of the Professional Advisory Board at CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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