as in often
many times
the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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Recent Examples of over and over
Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
One of the strategies was to eliminate Fatu’s use of the Tongan Death Grip – a move that Fatu has pulled out over and over again.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
As the writer said, Puerto Ricans on the island have voted for their wish to be a state and Congress, over and over again, doesn’t let Puerto Rico do it.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Without some structure for discussion and decision-making, families either avoid difficult conversations or keep having the same unresolved ones over and over again.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
One of the strategies was to eliminate Fatu’s use of the Tongan Death Grip – a move that Fatu has pulled out over and over again.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
As the writer said, Puerto Ricans on the island have voted for their wish to be a state and Congress, over and over again, doesn’t let Puerto Rico do it.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Without some structure for discussion and decision-making, families either avoid difficult conversations or keep having the same unresolved ones over and over again.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
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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David Peace’s modernist Red or Dead, about the life of the legendary Liverpool coach Bill Shankly, left me frequently breathless despite having little emotional investment in the ups and downs of Liverpool.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Trump has frequently made the point that the casualties in Iran are vastly fewer than the deaths during past American conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and elsewhere.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The fashion house’s expertise with high-performance materials also helped out with the design, allowing the team to source the specialized fibers that let astronauts don the snug layer again and again on long missions.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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However, some of these plants can even bloom multiple times in a single year, blossoming again and again during the spring, summer, or fall.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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