ever since

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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. 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 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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