continual basis

collocation in English

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continual
adjective
uk
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/us
/kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/
happening repeatedly, usually in an annoying or not ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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(Definition ofcontinualandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Furthermore, not all operate on acontinualbasis.
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The single market is, of course, being achieved on acontinualbasis.
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These returns are monitored on acontinualbasis.
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The number of plants varied from year to year as plants opened or closed or in some cases did not operate on anycontinualbasis.
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We should strive to follow this example and to monitor it on acontinualbasis.
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In the case of some children, the provision made will need to be reviewed on a virtuallycontinualbasis.
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This allowed the band to communicate with their fans on acontinualbasisduring the recording, and gave additional insight into the creative process.
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In addition, compliance with accreditation standards is done on acontinualbasisby the accrediting organization.
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The colour is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on acontinualbasis.
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In addition, compliance with accreditation standards is checked on acontinualbasisby the accrediting organization.
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He once said he did so many performances on acontinualbasishe never needed to practice.
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Only the wealthy are able to acquire replacement bodies on acontinualbasis.
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Exhibits rotate on acontinualbasis, including several photograph exhibits which are available for travel.
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Also, medical, hospital, social service and food industries control risks and perform risk assessments on acontinualbasis.
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New songs are added on acontinualbasisto keep up with the headlines.
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Continuous integration is now run on an almostcontinualbasis, with a typical cycle time of around 20-30 minutes since the last change to the source code.
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The number of individual species of life is constantly in some degree of flux, with new species appearing and others ceasing to exist on acontinualbasis.
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