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ongoing

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


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It’s for the best, in the long run, that the Ethics Committee appears to have retained control over these cases amid the ongoing call for blood.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

The bank’s research team expects moderate U.S. and global growth over the next several years, while remaining mindful of present risks such as ongoing war in the Middle East and volatile global trade flows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Court records indicate that the two were still living together, but that divorce proceedings were ongoing.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“Home modifications and repairs, ongoing upkeep, paid help and in-home healthcare are not ‘extra’ costs — they are part of the real retirement budget.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Part of the strain was that William’s ongoing troubles had to be kept quiet.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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