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as in forever
for all time
the name of Benedict Arnold will ever be linked with treason
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as in always
on every relevant occasion
the boy and his ever present dog were a common sight around the village
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as in really
to a great degree
boy, was I ever embarrassed it's been ever so long since we've seen you
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Recent Examples of ever
Neither will this year’s Masters feature Joe Riley, an out-of-work former golf journalist with an ancient set of clubs that gives him the ability to hit a golf ball further than anyone ever has, ever.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Golf is a good walk spoiled, Mark Twain was purported to have said, but surely nobody could ever say that about a day at The Masters – and especially the greenest of thumbs are guaranteed to leave Augusta National green with envy.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The overarching narrative is that New York is now doggier than ever, a product of the pandemic puppy boom, or gentrification, or declining (human) birth rates, or the suburbanization of the city.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
This tour is based on a version that was on Broadway in 2006 and 2007, has toured many times (but hardly ever to Connecticut) and was given a live TV production in 2020.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Golf is a good walk spoiled, Mark Twain was purported to have said, but surely nobody could ever say that about a day at The Masters – and especially the greenest of thumbs are guaranteed to leave Augusta National green with envy.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
The overarching narrative is that New York is now doggier than ever, a product of the pandemic puppy boom, or gentrification, or declining (human) birth rates, or the suburbanization of the city.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
This tour is based on a version that was on Broadway in 2006 and 2007, has toured many times (but hardly ever to Connecticut) and was given a live TV production in 2020.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ever
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Athena Strand’s brutal death at the hands of FedEx driver Tanner Horner forever altered the lives of her family and friends, witnesses told the jury Tuesday morning during the first day of the sentencing phase of Horner’s capital murder trial in Tarrant County.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Even Manuel Neuer cannot go on forever.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But a few weeks after the first anniversary of the fire, the number of people in that limbo had dropped to fewer than half, as more have taken some action toward recovery, according to data released Thursday by UCLA’s Latino Policy & Politics Institute.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The white tip is turned on its side, while the base is half nude and half baby pink.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Family vacations always meant swimming, fishing, kayaking or anything in the water.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Her boyfriend is sometimes, but not always, respectful or courteous to us.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kneepkens, never really known as a defensive stopper in her time at Utah, was emboldened and challenged to be disruptive in opposing guards’ air space with her length.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Not of loyalty, really, but rather of patience.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Woods has come back to play despite countless surgeries, including several to his right leg that is likely permanently damaged, and now deals with a back that may be bad for the rest of his life.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once the Board of Bar Overseers permanently suspends Rappa's license, Dobens says his clients can start the process of getting the money reimbursed.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Peter Brown generally works remotely but can commute to Chicago on an express commuter bus known as the ChicaGo Dash.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Palmer sends a directive to the MPKs to arrest anyone doing anything even remotely suspicious.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Amazon, which is crucial to regulating the global climate because forests store carbon dioxide, is constantly under pressure from deforestation driven by agriculture, cattle ranching and mining.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Increasing the Pace of Operations Much of Research Warrant’s success comes from its ability to constantly and consistently keep IPs in motion.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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