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once again

 

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Adverbial once again has 1 sense
  1. again, once again, once more, over again - anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again"

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Once Again

Part of speech: Adverb, idiom

Sense 1: Another time; anew

Example sentence 1: She missed her flight, so she had to book another one once again.

Example sentence 2: The teacher had to explain the concept once again because some students didn't understand it the first time.


Sense 2: Used to indicate a return to a previous state or situation

Example sentence 1: Once again, tensions between the two countries escalated after the failed peace negotiation.

Example sentence 2: After taking a break, she once again started working on her painting.


Sense 3: Used to express frustration or annoyance by repeating something that has already been said or done

Example sentence 1: Once again, he forgot to pick up his sister from school.

Example sentence 2: Once again, the company failed to meet its quarterly targets.


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