1
as in not
at no time
I have never been out of the country
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2
as in no
not in any degree, way, or under any condition
even though my proposal was turned down, I will never be convinced that my idea isn't a good one
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.
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Construction fell off a cliff after the housing bubble burst over a decade ago and never really recovered.
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It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment.
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Others believe that spirits were never mortal beings.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Construction fell off a cliff after the housing bubble burst over a decade ago and never really recovered.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Nov. 2025
Others believe that spirits were never mortal beings.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
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Republicans grappling with Tuesday’s Democratic romp are warning the White House that no matter how many foreign policy goals the president achieves, voters will care about the economy more.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, the on-screen star rendered her bob era no more shortly after the film wrapped.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sierpina, a reigning bronze medalist in the cyclocross nationals, was none too happy when her mother signed her up for cross country in April.—
Nate Bryan,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Nov. 2019
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The Florida Panthers made a flurry of moves in the offseason, but arguably none more important that the hiring of three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville.—
Allen Kim,
CNN,
2 Oct. 2019
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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