as in never
at no time
fare thee well, for ne'er shall I return
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never
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As the more intellectual and empathetic Vladimir, Winter achingly conveys his hopeful optimism and crippling realization that Godot, in fact, may never arrive.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025 -
They should never be asked to abide by restrictions intended for government staff.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Ne'er.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%27er. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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