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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
There had been talk of creating an endowment fund for ongoing maintenance and repairs, and Goodman said the club will revisit that idea when the vegetation is complete.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
His ongoing involvement in the law firm, particularly cases involving vaccine manufacturers, has prompted Kennedy to vow to sever ties with the firm if confirmed to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Mohajir points to ongoing construction on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium as one reason for altering the spring calendar.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The investigation is ongoing and findings will be submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office for formal review.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
His ongoing involvement in the law firm, particularly cases involving vaccine manufacturers, has prompted Kennedy to vow to sever ties with the firm if confirmed to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
Mohajir points to ongoing construction on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium as one reason for altering the spring calendar.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
The investigation is ongoing and findings will be submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office for formal review.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 28 Jan. 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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Gutierrez, the union leader, said that in addition to the hiring freeze, a buyout offer letter sent to the federal workforce also went to current federal firefighters.—
Jacob Soboroff,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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These should statements suggest our current status is not good enough.—
Sandy Thibault,
Twin Cities,
7 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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Do your best to stay present in the moment, forgive the past and don’t speculate on the future. Change your mental filter.—
Sandy Thibault,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That wasn’t an issue with the older pigs, however, since their mature teeth were already present.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Within hours of taking office, Trump dared the courts, Congress and his fragmented opposition to stand in the way of what could be his most enduring legacy: a radical expansion of presidential power.—
Sam Baker,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Art Theater, 230 Main St. in Hobart is hosting a special tribute concert on the anniversary weekend of the crash reminding audiences of the impact Buddy Holly had on popular music around the globe during his short life, and underscoring Holly’s tremendous and enduring legacy.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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The most recent iteration of the Phantom keeps that plush underfoot feel and snug fit, and adds a convenient pull tab at the back of the shoe’s opening.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
27 Jan. 2025
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Here’s the low-key couple’s complete relationship timeline, with the most recent updates up top.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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Here's everything to know about the movie's final moments, including the fate of Adaline's eternal youth condition.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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In our current culture wars, the left gets accused of playing loose with language that is supposedly eternal and universal, distorting the meaning of words in order to suit its ideology.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The president’s attack on DEI also had an immediate impact on the private sector, where corporations that once made commitments to diversify announced an end to those programs promptly after he was sworn in.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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There was no immediate word on casualties or the cause of the collision.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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