again and again

adverb

: at frequent intervals : often, repeatedly

Examples of again and again in a Sentence

as she's gotten older, Grandma has tended to ask the same things again and again
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Managing your career today means learning to navigate the transitions between these cycles—again and again. Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 She’s worn them again and again and then some, with the latest spotting taking place just a few days ago. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 July 2025 In essence, branding is making that special impression that brings customers back again and again. Jon Stojan, Freep.com, 10 July 2025 Milwaukee holds a flag design competition — again and again But the flag's rediscovery helped fuel the imagination of Alderman Fred P. Meyers, who drew up a resolution calling for the City Art Commission to get a civic flag in motion. Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for again and again

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of again and again was in 1533

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“Again and again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/again%20and%20again. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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