as in never
at no time
fare thee well, for ne'er shall I return
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never
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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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“Ne'er.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%27er. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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