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ongoing

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


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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

“We believe this testing, combined with ongoing feedback from the Hy3 model, will provide valuable data for Tencent’s next model iteration,” they note.

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

“Due to this being an ongoing legal situation, we cannot comment further at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Three, four, five … makes no difference to me. It’s destroyed every road up ahead. It’s an ongoing disaster. A national disaster.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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