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repeated

adjective
re·​peat·​ed | \ ri-ˈpÄ“-tÉ™d How to pronounce repeated (audio) \

Definition of repeated

1 : renewed or recurring again and again repeated changes of plan
2 : said, done, or presented again

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Examples of repeated in a Sentence

The landlord ignored her repeated requests to have the stove repaired. He never succeeded in spite of repeated attempts.

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In response, the city said Elifritz’s behavior -- his failure to drop his knife after repeated police commands and his decision to lunge at officers -- led police to shoot and kill him. oregonlive.com, "Family of John Elifritz seeks sanctions against city for late disclosure of videos showing police shooting," 14 Aug. 2019 Even with repeated scrutiny from regulators, some pharmacists and their drugstores have continued to stay in business. Anchorage Daily News, "Just 15% of U.S. pharmacies distributed nearly half of prescription opioid pain pills," 12 Aug. 2019 That risk is palpable in the film, even on repeated viewings. New York Times, "One Night. One Chance. One Liza (With a ‘Z’).," 1 Aug. 2019 The Hawaii locations remain open as usual but repeated phone calls to the remaining New York spots, including the flagship in SoHo, have gone unanswered. Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Luxury grocer Dean & DeLuca leaves behind debts, say employees and vendors," 1 Aug. 2019 But throughout the debate, Ms. Harris was also the subject of repeated criticism across the stage, from Senator Michael Bennet on health care to Representative Tulsi Gabbard on criminal justice. Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, "Joe Biden Did Fine, and That Might Have Been Enough," 1 Aug. 2019 In recent years, Buoniconti struggled with symptoms of CTE, a degenerative brain disease associated with repeated blows to the head. Washington Post, "Dolphins Hall of Fame linebacker Buoniconti dead at 78," 31 July 2019 The patient deaths have exposed a stunning case of medical oversight and alleged medical malpractice, and called into question how repeated failures potentially involving 30 or more employees could have gone unchecked for so long. Erik Ortiz, NBC News, "CEO to resign, employees fired at Ohio hospital where doctor accused of murder," 11 July 2019 Lawmakers may also press Powell on the Fed's independence in light of repeated criticism from President Donald Trump. Julia Horowitz, CNN, "Powell speaks; UK pound under pressure; Markets wait," 10 July 2019

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First Known Use of repeated

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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repeated

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of repeated

: said, done, or happening again and again

repeated

adjective
re·​peat·​ed | \ ri-ˈpÄ“-tÉ™d How to pronounce repeated (audio) \

Kids Definition of repeated

: done or happening again and again repeated attempts

Other Words from repeated

repeatedly adverb

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