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as in operating
being in progress or development
we do seem to be making some headway on that ongoing project the ever ongoing quest for knowledge by men and women of science
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as in current
existing or in progress right now
the ongoing presidential campaign
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as in continuing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
an ongoing commitment to improving their community
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Recent Examples of ongoing
Ukraine's security service said that five rescue workers suffered injuries while responding to the site of ongoing attacks.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For ongoing news, in-depth reporting, and key developments from CES 2026, read the IE team’s coverage here.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
At a church service to mark Russian Orthodox Christmas – observed on January 7 under the Julian calendar – Putin appeared with uniformed service members and their families, publicly showing resolve to continue his war on Ukraine, despite ongoing peace efforts.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
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The ardent fan can’t expect this running game to produce 164 yards in its current state; the reasonable fan of any NFL team can’t expect to go 10-for-18 on third- and fourth-downs, either.—
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
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Many drivers forget to update their policy, however, leaving them with coverage that no longer fits their present circumstances.—
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Other volunteers were present and documented the encounter.—
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Our role at Wove was to translate that level of thoughtfulness and emotion into a timeless design that tells their story in a way that feels both deeply personal and enduring.—
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And this time, the pain was more intense and more enduring.—
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Read the most recent live chat here.—
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
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Packing for style or comfort is the eternal travel struggle.—
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But some believe a traveling, apocalyptic preacher convinced her that killing Noah, John, Paul, Luke and Mary was the only way to save them from eternal damnation.—
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ongoing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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