ongoing

Example Sentences

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While Iran has said "non-hostile vessels" can use the waterway, the ongoing conflict - in which several ships have been attacked - has halted normal transport activity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Researchers noted that these changes were likely due to natural fluctuations in the disease and ongoing standard treatments, such as medications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“However, volatility in external demand and the ongoing contraction in employment remain factors that warrant attention for the sector,” said Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But my ongoing feud with Ambrose added to my reputation more than anything else.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss