ever since
idiom
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 issue was first reported June 3 by Windows 11 users on Reddit, and the complaints have continued to come in across various forums ever since.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Their nuptials have been the subject of speculation and intense secrecy ever since.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 June 2025
After ignoring Brown’s basic, obvious advice, the governor and the Legislature have paid the price ever since.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The computer-animation pioneers at Pixar have been looking to the stars ever since Buzz Lightyear landed in Andy's bedroom all those years ago.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 June 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Their nuptials have been the subject of speculation and intense secrecy ever since.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 June 2025
After ignoring Brown’s basic, obvious advice, the governor and the Legislature have paid the price ever since.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
The computer-animation pioneers at Pixar have been looking to the stars ever since Buzz Lightyear landed in Andy's bedroom all those years ago.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 20 June 2025
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“Ever since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever%20since. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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