as in never
in no way or under no circumstances
The food was so burnt that it was not edible.
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Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
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Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fortune rarely smiles twice on the same backside.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission already has the power to investigate schools and enforce students’ rights, but it’s rarely used for that end.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Skimping on seed seldom saves money in the long run.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trish said her mother did not talk to her much—Anna was very private, telling Trish what to do, but seldom why.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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