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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Hightower had also read the comments from the video from Korean fans, who broke down their understanding of the video, despite many of them never visiting America.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025 -
Despite his success, his achievements were never accepted by Guinness World Records’ rule-keepers due to his lack of a birth certificate.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Roller coasters and senior citizens are rarely a good match.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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That first impulse to vent or demand immediate action is rarely your friend.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Very seldom do any two companies share a vision and culture.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The man was gifted, gracious, often generous and seldom mean-spirited.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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