repetition
Example Sentences
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And the judge concluded that no steps had been taken to "rectify matters and avoid future repetition".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
And while Andy, Miranda, Nigel and Emily are written and performed with as much profundity as they are in the first film, each of their arcs feels like a progression, rather than simple repetition.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
At a time when classical music largely avoided direct repetition, “Music for 18 Musicians” was reiterative throughout, buoyed by a steady pulse that allowed not a second of silence during its hour of glory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
"What they say about the ceasefire and its violation is a repetition of history," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
He had to keep thinking it as he washed and dressed, as though repetition would dull the shock of it.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing repetition
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
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Poetry: Literary Devices
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