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"In present-day English combinations of the progressive and adverbials of frequency often convey connotations of annoyance or irritation... See page 19 here [Tim Romano]"

In American English, a great amount of time followed with -ing or a continuum , often presents annoyance, exaggeration,complaints or irritation.

For example:

-You're always using the word like.

-You're forever forgetting to emphasize the swells.

-That dog forever barks when I get close.

-Why does she always look at me like that?

This is often how the progressive is used, but it's not a definite rule. The context usually makes it clear why you're using always for emphasis.

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