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I ordered an I Am Precious smoothie, but he went on and on about himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Thomas' list of former clubs goes on and on.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Businesses adopted a “wait and see” approach to hiring that’s gone on and on, NerdWallet’s Renter said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
“We had a spreadsheet that just went on and on and on and on,” Godin said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
I followed it, expecting soon to reach the dwelling; but it stretched on and on, it wound far and farther: no sign of habitation or grounds was visible.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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