ongoing
adjective
on·go·ing
ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ 
ˈän-,
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
1
a
: being actually in process
ongoing research
b
: continuing
The investigation is ongoing.
2
: continuously moving forward : growing
the long ongoing history of medicine
Examples of ongoing in a Sentence
the ongoing events at the school
ongoing efforts to find a cure for the disease
There is an ongoing debate over the issue.
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Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
The apparent cooling of their friendship stems from recent revelations in an ongoing legal battle that has unexpectedly pulled Swift into its orbit.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
Drone incursions into sporting and other high-population events is an ongoing problem, with some drone operators unaware of, or indifferent toward, FAA restrictions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2025
This builds on the festival’s ongoing commitment to fostering Indonesian talent.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Ongoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ongoing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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ongoing
adjective
on·go·ing
ˈȯn-ˌgō-iŋ
ˈän-
: being in progress or movement
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