once again

phrase

variants or once more
: for another time : again sense 1a
I'll explain once again.

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And, once again, the aesthetic reference point is the Song Dynasty. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 In 2007, the exterior color was once again a subject of controversy. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Don Toliver is the most obvious hip-hop contender to break through with the Recording Academy in all-genre categories, as Drake once again did not submit at all, and neither did J Cole. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The season’s fifth episode, hosted by George Carlin, was just about to go live, and once again — at the last minute — Larry’s sketch had been cut. — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for once again

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“Once again.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/once%20again. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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