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
The military-chic creation has evolved into a seasonal staple adopted by many brands over and over again.
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Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
But, through a dog’s eyes, doing the same thing over and over can be a source of joy and purpose.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
Those polyps clone themselves over and over again, eventually forming larger coral colonies that build reefs.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Feb. 2025
But perhaps not something to keep bringing up over and over again.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
But, through a dog’s eyes, doing the same thing over and over can be a source of joy and purpose.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
Those polyps clone themselves over and over again, eventually forming larger coral colonies that build reefs.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 4 Feb. 2025
But perhaps not something to keep bringing up over and over again.
—Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for over and over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over and over
Adverb
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The flakes of dead skin can often be seen on the hair and clothing.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
1 Feb. 2025
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Though the procedures and arrangements have been around since the ’80s, the intensive and expensive process is out of reach for many and often goes undiscussed.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Wedding Etiquette: 7 Dos And Don'ts For Guests By Maria Morava Relationships Reporter 1 Wedding etiquette is constantly changing—and one woman wants to bring back an old tradition.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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James Marsden and Sterling K. Brown sang old-school R&B 'constantly' on set of Paradise Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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In contrast to contemporaries like Ben Jonson—who told his audiences, basically, Sit down, shut up, and enjoy the glory of my words—Shakespeare repeatedly went out of his way to ask audiences to be active participants in the creation of his plays.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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The family can repeatedly be heard asking to see a warrant.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Restaurants Pushing Back Against Difficult Customers Restaurant workers frequently deal with customers who linger past closing time, delaying cleanup and extending shifts.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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This can include washing your bed linens more frequently, adding extra mattress protectors, and investing in laundry products that tackle stains and disinfect.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Coastal Florida, for example, battered again and again by hurricanes, can’t wait to rebuild each time, just as close to the water as before.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams has said it again and again: The federal corruption charges brought against him last year were payback for his criticism of President Biden’s handling of the migrant crisis.—
William K. Rashbaum,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The performances are superb, from Naomi Ackie as the unwaveringly supportive best friend to the always impressive Lucas Hedges, and Victor is one of the few directors in competition this year with the acting chops to play a convincing lead.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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And my love for you has always been as easy as the day.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20and%20over. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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