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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This grand Colonial Revival building opened in 1909 and has been welcoming guests to its white-and-red exterior ever since. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 Jim has been frustrated with Wells Fargo ever since its post-asset-cap-removal climb ran into a tough 2025 fourth-quarter earnings report in mid-January. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Summer House was renewed for an 11th season in May, and talks with the cast have been ongoing ever since. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 For context, the Jazz have been searching for their next franchise superstar ever since Stockton and Malone. Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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