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repeat

[ri-peet] / rɪˈpit /
NOUN
something done over; duplicate
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For a while, that was his rhythm: Parachute into the most devastated places on Earth, save lives, return to his practice in New Jersey, repeat.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

The researchers warn that history could repeat itself if modern marine species face increasingly warm, oxygen depleted waters.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

While there was no repeat of the previous day's strikes by Friday evening in the Gulf, Iran reiterated its determination to hit back if attacked.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Traders seem to be anticipating a repeat of the now familiar pattern—a cessation of hostilities and talk of a “deal.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

For the rest of the afternoon, we work to the tune of a Hebrew chant and Link struggling to repeat it.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

He repeats this idea constantly, almost with surprise that anyone finds it unusual.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

When either of the two scores, Klugo releases a full-chested yell in celebration, and they slapped hands, a rhythm that repeats until the sets are over, until the game is over.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

They look to find situations that have worked in the past, buy in, and hope history repeats itself.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Covering this period, Mr. Overhoff, a professor of history at the University of Münster, perhaps relies too heavily on secondary sources, and repeats some of their misconceptions.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

“Do...you...understand?” he repeats, coming to a full stop after each word.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Lutnick repeated his claim to the committee, that he did not know until this year that Epstein had been a co-investor in Adfin.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Monday launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran, citing repeated attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He also said Ukraine needed to make preparations for winter, following repeated Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid each year.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remembered Graham as a steadfast supporter of Ukraine, noting the senator’s repeated visits to the country following Russia’s full-scale invasion.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

“Good day,” Alexander repeated through bared teeth; as a result the phrase, while socially useful, was not very well pronounced.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

By repeating this process through multiple cycles, the chip independently builds 64 unique DNA sequences across its surface.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

“Read My Lips,” with contributions from Puerto Rican producer Tainy, has a Latin flavor, with a repeating guitar line winding through the track and guest vocals from Colombian singer Feid.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Soon after landing, he delivered a throwaway line repeating that the US should really take over Greenland, an island that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, a fellow Nato member.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Some economists question if the pattern is repeating itself, thus exaggerating the improvement in the labor market.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Even so, Jeremy whispered the hatching poem to himself as he crawled into bed, repeating it until he was sure he had it memorized.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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