in regular use
phrase
: being used continuously
The theater was in regular use for over 20 years.
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The 58-foot-long (18 meters) arm has been in regular use since it was installed on the orbiting outpost in April 2001.
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Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 June 2026
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Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 June 2026
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“In regular use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20regular%20use. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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