as in never
in no way or under no circumstances
The food was so burnt that it was not edible.
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Costco, never an outspoken supporter of DEI, did not outwardly tie its brand to diversity and inclusion as closely as other companies.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Neyer didn't say why his company never requested a permit or what repairs were done.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the White House is also risking a wider fracture over an issue that rarely polarizes the GOP.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Quarterly results rarely show depletion.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Operated by Dharma Adventures, the lodge will be the base for those who want to do the two-day, Three Valley Trek—a rare journey through remote landscapes seldom seen by visitors.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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Malinina and Skorniakov seldom comment on their son or their methods for coaching him, wary of creating any more pressure for him.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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