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ongoing

[on-goh-ing, awn-] / ˈɒnˌgoʊ ɪŋ, ˈɔn- /


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Dodgers owner Mark Walter and multiple insurance companies he owns are being sued for allegedly failing to disclose an ongoing federal probe to customers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The central bank is likely to temporarily pause rate cuts, keeping the base rate at 5.50%, given expectations for a lower inflation target and ongoing geopolitical risks, ING analysts said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

He said: "I am grateful for the opportunity to respond, but I remain committed to the ongoing trust investigation, and it would be inappropriate for me to discuss this whilst proceedings are ongoing."

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

“Monday’s scheduled meeting of Gulf and Iranian leaders in Oman was postponed, but our understanding is talks are still ongoing, and making progress,” he added.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

In 1947, the laboratory bought an “electronic calculator” from Bell Telephone Laboratories, an investment in the ongoing need for transonic flight research.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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