continually
Americanadverb
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very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually.
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without cessation or intermission; unceasingly; always.
Commonly Confused
See continual.
Etymology
Origin of continually
First recorded in 1175–1225, continually is from the Middle English word continuelli, continueliche; continual, -ly
Example Sentences
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Such perfect control is only possible when a child is taken at an early age and carefully and continually taught to practice the muscles which grow stiff in later years.
From Literature
The rest of Meta’s shareholders must now weigh how long the AI building binge can last if Meta can no longer pay for it without continually tapping the debt markets.
The market will continually assess the industry’s future and will ultimately find those areas that are immune to the competitive threat.
From Barron's
That allowed the system to continually refine its understanding of the qubit's condition in real time.
From Science Daily
On the flip side, asset recycling shows that management is continually evaluating the portfolio and seeking better returns.
From Barron's
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