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continuous waves

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plural noun

  1.  CW.  radio waves generated as a continuous train of oscillations having a constant frequency and amplitude

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Between 1789 and the mid-1800s, not only Americans but continuous waves of European immigrants moved into the Ohio Valley.

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About five years ago, he was searching for a new feat and came up with the idea of creating continuous waves with ropes, which turned out to be a challenge even for him.

From Washington Post Feb. 25, 2010

Then came the theory of light radiating in continuous waves.

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His confusion was multiplied by the continuous waves of hunger coming from the dragon.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

But continuous waves of energy from the Punjab reinforced them.

From Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies by Blore, George Henry

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