on a recurring basis

collocation in English

meaningsofon,recurringandbasis

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on
preposition
uk
/ɒn/us
/ɑːn/
used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such ...
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recurring
adjective
uk
/rɪˈkɜː.rɪŋ/us
/rɪˈkɝː.ɪŋ/
happening many times, or ...
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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 ofon,recurringandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The result has been a saving of £74 million in staff costs on an annuallyrecurringbasis.
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In 1984–85, £65,000 was allocated to the south-western region on arecurringbasisfor new initiatives in renal service provision.
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But information may be required for the licensing provisions on arecurringbasis.
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Not putting the review out to consultation cannot be justified when an estimated £640,000 could be saved on arecurringbasisif the report was implemented.
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Unless something is done, police cannot, in such cases in particular—and, indeed, generally— continue to give more for less on an annuallyrecurringbasis.
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These are on arecurringbasisand are uplifted each year to take account of price rises, as part of the authorities' general revenue allocations.
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The other amendment tabled by my noble friend gives those tenants the right to extend their leases on arecurringbasis, and that is fair.
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Support can be provided on a once only basis towards a project's start-up costs and for equipment, and on arecurringbasistowards annual running costs.
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He appeared in the season 12 finale and appeared on arecurringbasisin the 13th and final season of the series.
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She appeared on arecurringbasisfrom 200305, then became a main character from 200608, before making a final guest appearance in 2011.
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Octo is seen on arecurringbasisafter that.
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He appeared on arecurringbasisbetween 1997 and 2006.
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He returns in 1981 and for almost two years appears on arecurringbasis.
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Her more recent acting work has been on arecurringbasis.
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The company utilizes a customer-to-customer marketing model, paying its customers on arecurringbasisfor referrals.
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She reappeared in 1999 for a brief appearance, and since 2001 has appeared sporadically on arecurringbasis.
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It allows artists to obtain funding from patrons on arecurringbasisor per artwork.
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Eventually becoming an attending orthopedic surgeon, the character was originally contracted to appear on arecurringbasis, but received star billing in the third season.
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Systemic delivery on arecurringbasisis being tested in humans.
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The actress was initially signed to the soap on arecurringbasisfor a few weeks.
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