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for one more instance
- He apologized for the mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again.
- They laughed at the joke and asked him to tell it again.
- He failed the test but decided to try again next semester.
- The baby woke up crying again at 3 AM.
- He apologized for the mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again.
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used to show restoring an original state or location
- She closed the book and opened it again to the same page.
- After the storm, the power came on again around midnight.
- He left his hometown at 18 but moved back again years later.
- The cat jumped off the couch, then climbed it up again.
- The patient regained consciousness but slipped into a coma again.
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3
used to introduce an extra or additional point
- Again, this policy benefits only a small group of people.
- The cost is high; again, we must consider long-term savings.
- Again, let me remind you that deadlines are strict.
- The plan is risky.Again, do we have alternatives?
- Again, I'll stress that teamwork is essential here.
4
used to suggest an alternative or opposite scenario
- He might apologize, or again, he might just leave.
- The weather could clear up, or again, it might rain all day.
- She may win the race; again, her injury could slow her down.
- The deal seems perfect, but again, there could be hidden costs.
- They promised to finish on time, but again, they've missed deadlines before.
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5
used to ask someone to repeat information, often at the end of a question
- What's your email address again?
- How do you spell your name again?
- Where did you say you parked again?
- Sorry, what time was the meeting again?
- You're studying what subject again?
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as a response or retaliation
- "I shall repay thee again," the merchant vowed, clutching his coin.
- The arrow flew, and the bowstring sang again.
- She kissed his cheek, and he kissed her again.
- "Speak not falsehoods," warned the judge, "or I shall speak again."
- He offered his oath, and the king pledged loyalty again.
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