ever since

phrase

1
: continually or often from a past time until now
We both liked the idea and have been working on it ever since.
I went to the festival its first year and have been returning ever since.
2
: continually from the time in the past when : since
She's wanted to be a firefighter ever since she was a young girl.

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The cabinet of curiosities has remained untouched ever since. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The discount airline halted all operations in May, and it’s been selling off its remaining assets through the bankruptcy process ever since. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 According to Moriarty, Texas Rangers arrested him on May 29 and he has been held at the Cameron County Jail ever since. Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The fact is Gilligan came up with the idea 10 years ago and has been refining it in his head ever since. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ever since

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“Ever since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever%20since. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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