as in never
in no way or under no circumstances
The food was so burnt that it was not edible.
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Adverb
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Thomas has lived less than a mile from GKN Aerospace for about six years and had never given much thought to their proximity.—
Eric Licas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026 -
With May 23 marking one year in remission, Sullivan says restarting her vaccines was never optional in her eyes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The ruling from the Senate parliamentarian is advisory, but such rulings are rarely if ever ignored when lawmakers put together legislation that can pass with a simple majority.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The Miura is rarely lauded as a great driver’s car, after all.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Legal Representation and Claim Resolution in Florida Personal injury cases are seldom simple.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Even though the race generally parallels Interstate 70, runners seldom notice the highway.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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