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ongoing

[on-goh-ing, awn-] / ˈɒnˌgoʊ ɪŋ, ˈɔn- /


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The proceeds from such a sale could become “countable assets” and may affect your mother’s ongoing Medicaid eligibility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The police statement said that "the motive for the attack is currently unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The key watch point remains the ongoing Middle East conflict and impact to LNG markets,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

With better global health, development, and humanitarian assistance—with an ongoing connection to these communities—these kinds of interventions could happen faster, even, ideally, before an outbreak occurs.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

But he may also, to some extent, be a beneficiary of this ongoing instability.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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