continually

American

[kuhn-tin-yoo-uh-lee] / kənˈtɪn yu ə li /

adverb

very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually.
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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South Africa were also dominating the aerial battle, while centre Esterhuizen was continually punching holes in the Welsh defence.

From BBC

One, a professor, aged 70, said his thoughts continually returned to a doctor’s genius.

From The Wall Street Journal

Competitive firms know that they must continually innovate if they hope to continue growing.

From Barron's

As Ms. Aikin ably traces, successive librarians have delicately navigated the library’s continually expanding national role.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’ve seen that Latinos have continually gained power, but also that the problems facing the community here have grown, especially over the last few years.”

From Los Angeles Times

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