over and over

adverb

Examples of over and over in a Sentence

the little girl demanded over and over to be picked up so she could see the performers on stage
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Using cloning technology, Mickey is resurrected over and over again after scientists use him in deadly experiments to make the planet habitable for humans. Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025 This run was much about the Gators’ ability to come back over and over again in this tournament when things got dire. Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 The fearless conductor led dozens of enslaved people to freedom, risking her life over and over again. Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025 The person being coached performs and the coach responds, over and over. Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for over and over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of over and over was in the 15th century

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“Over and over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20and%20over. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

over and over

adverb
: many times : often
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