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Recent Examples of always The voting component of the past two seasons has built Squid Game’s argument that majority rule is not always the best or most just option. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025 There are always new programs and events, so check out the website for details on things like Sunday yoga on the rooftop and more. Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 There'd always been someone, not even necessarily a romantic partner. Glamour, 27 June 2025 For his career, Semien has always started slowly, with March/April historically being his worst months. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for always
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Adverb
  • The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
  • Alex was on his phone and computer constantly, never sleeping.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Adverb
  • As for whether the teams care, the answer is no — not until next week, anyway.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • There’s no such issue on the PC, which is usually better to use anyway.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • If Iran acts with restraint, Trump may be persuaded not to join what could become another forever war.
    Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
  • But Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration tour is nothing like some artists squeezing their fans for more money after promising to go away forever.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025
Adverb
  • The researchers continually work on developing the full potential of the EHT network and exploring even higher-frequency capabilities — such as 345 GHz — that can further complement multiband observations.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025
  • In his work now, Axtell recommends executives hire services that continually review any online personal information about them, their families and their home addresses.
    Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
Adverb
  • Three are permanently based in America while the other is operated by Zeppelin in Europe.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Unlike traditional restoration, which permanently alters the painting, these masks can reportedly be removed whenever needed.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • The Under-21 European Championship invariably showcases Europe’s best up-and-coming talent.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • This is almost invariably dismissed by the GOP, but its power is compelling.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Adverb
  • Even movies about bad cops usually have a good cop or two who will save the day.
    Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
  • There were usually ten girls and ten boys to start with, but now, as the girls outnumbered the boys, one of us would be gone by tomorrow.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Adverb
  • Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 June 2025
  • Those underground markets — often hosted on the dark web — create demand for cybercriminals to steal personal information and then sell that to scammers.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 26 June 2025

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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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