as in always
for all time
an act of heroism for which the nation will e'er be grateful
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Adverb
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The Manchester United world always has something happening, just not as much this season as usual.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Because moving fast isn’t always a sign of progress.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Glenn’s Olympic medal dreams in 2026 and, likely forever, are over.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Almost as soon as it’s completed, this intricate system becomes invisible forever when the foundation and then the building itself are placed over it, leaving no room for errors.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Highsmith and Ariola said even a building closure — often an extremely unpopular move that can permanently reshape a school district — might not be enough to balance Hamden’s budget if state and local funding don’t rise significantly.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cassandra Tresl Since moving to Italy permanently, Tresl left her tech job and started creating content for her travel blog and newsletter.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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“E'er.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/e%27er. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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