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in a frequent or repeated manner
She is often late leaving for work and routinely skips breakfast. An annual concert that routinely draws 20,000 attendees.
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Recent Examples of routinely
The country routinely denies involvement in cyber hacking or crypto heists.
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Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Extra duty pay had been more routinely available for many administrators, but there also was abuse of overtime among some, which senior officials had been trying to clamp down on even prior to Carvalho’s arrival in February 2022.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Roll-to-roll production can drive down manufacturing costs dramatically, as this is a process routinely used in printing a variety of materials.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
Netflix has been routinely steaming hundreds of millions of hours of on-demand video each month to 283 million subscribers in more than 190 countries.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Extra duty pay had been more routinely available for many administrators, but there also was abuse of overtime among some, which senior officials had been trying to clamp down on even prior to Carvalho’s arrival in February 2022.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Roll-to-roll production can drive down manufacturing costs dramatically, as this is a process routinely used in printing a variety of materials.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
Netflix has been routinely steaming hundreds of millions of hours of on-demand video each month to 283 million subscribers in more than 190 countries.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Their arc often follows a common trajectory, from abusing prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Pockets are tempting to fill, and travelers often forget to fully empty them, which means setting off the alarm and holding up the security line.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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What To Know The report stated that the two previously unknown trips by Thomas took place in 2021 and were provided by Harlan Crow, a Texas real estate magnate who frequently patronizes Thomas.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Davis, who frequently appears on Steve Bannon’s War Room web show, has played a crucial role in leading a grassroots effort to see Hegseth confirmed after multiple scandals have plagued the nominee’s confirmation prospects since the former Marine and news personality was nominated.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
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The WeGo Star, 64 Star Downtown Shuttle, and 93 Star West End Shuttle will operate as regularly scheduled.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The San Francisco controller’s office also estimates shutting down the road to cars could save the city up to $700,000 annually in sand removal and other maintenance issues that regularly close down the highway.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field is always a spectacle, and this game has plenty of intrigue.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, though, like in the cases of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson and missing Massachusetts real estate executive Ana Walshe.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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During that stretch, Nvidia fell into a correction , usually defined as a retreat of 10% or more from a recent high or a record close.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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In most cases what sets the basis for a peacefully cohabitation is usually their introduction, which must be carried out slowly and mindfully.Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here’s who reimagined the character as a clever but underestimated woman Sept. 5, 2024 Bates has particularly relished the opportunity to play the double life of her character, who is constantly three steps ahead of those around her.Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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It’s also credited with giving its owners the kind of significant interior volume typically only found on motoryachts, including a full-beam primary suite and a sky lounge on the upper deck.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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Guests typically arrive by seaplane and each villa comes with a personal concierge and gourmet meals, according to the resort's website.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Routinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routinely. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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