time and again

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: frequently, repeatedly

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But the one question that has come up time and again -- what to do with drivers whose jobs would be eliminated -- remains largely unanswered. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026 Yet, time and again, these investments produce disappointing results. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 But the one question that has come up time and again — what to do with drivers whose jobs would be eliminated — remains largely unanswered. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 JioHotstar has time and again shown how technology can bring a nation together through its sports and entertainment offering. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time and again

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“Time and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20and%20again. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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