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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 question remains: how best to navigate that inevitable ongoing turbulence, especially with regard to transparency and who gets a seat at the table.
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Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Tierney said that the investigation was ongoing and had expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The federal government is expected to release new management models this month, which could influence ongoing negotiations.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Tierney said that the investigation was ongoing and had expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
The federal government is expected to release new management models this month, which could influence ongoing negotiations.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 5 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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The current contract between GE Appliances and Local 83761 expires at 11:59 p.m., Dec. 31.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The district’s current $9.9 billion budget was approved without accounting for its cost, nor a contentious pension payment previously funded by the city, by a prior slate of board members in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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This treaty shares many of the mechanisms present in the 1987 Montreal Protocol, which eventually led to the phasing out of CFCs, the chemicals responsible for ozone depletion.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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With fans begging for the Ngannou vs. Jones bout, Davis speaks on what imaginary hurdles are present that are keeping this fight from occurring.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 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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Another notable example of this transatlantic cooperation is the Italian government’s recent and unprecedented $21 million donation to Boston University (BU) for biomedical research.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tensions also remain high between Israel and Iran after tit-for-tat long-range strikes in recent months and threats of further military action from both sides.David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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That’s part of the fun of writing the show with these sort of eternal characters, who’ve been around forever.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kim uses lady bugs as berries to symbolize good fortune, the wreaths to symbolize eternal unity and the candles to symbolize light in darkness.Bakr Muhammad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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This venture was marked by an immediate departure from convention and was fueled by a passion for art and fashion.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Begin building a strong reputation outside your immediate circle.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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