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Definition of “ongoing

ongoing (ˈɒnˌɡəʊɪŋPronunciation for ongoing

Definitions

adjective

  1. actually in progress  ⇒ ongoing projects 
  2. continually moving forward; developing
  3. remaining in existence; continuing

Usage examples

  • `You have to understand that this is an ongoing investigation, Ambassador.
    MacNeill, Alastair, The Devil's Door (1994)
  • "What vaccine is available in Thailand will go to places with ongoing H5N1 outbreaks.
    New Scientist (2004)
  • Their ongoing health problems are best served by out-patient management.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • He said:'There are now parts of the business where discussions are ongoing with purchasers.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • Yet data to the ongoing confidential inquiry reveal that such deaths are still happening.
    Dorothy Rowe, BEYOND FEAR (2002)

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