as in never
in no way or under no circumstances
The food was so burnt that it was not edible.
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Adverb
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As the more intellectual and empathetic Vladimir, Winter achingly conveys his hopeful optimism and crippling realization that Godot, in fact, may never arrive.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025 -
They should never be asked to abide by restrictions intended for government staff.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Costume designer Colleen Atwood — already a four-time Oscar winner — is a likely contender, but musicals rarely land only a supporting acting nomination.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Common Pests and Problems Hardy cyclamen planted in ground are rarely bothered by pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The times have seldom been more hostile toward political mythmaking as nervy as this, or blockbuster intelligence of this scale.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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