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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Despite having a notable stake in Walmart, Christy Walton has never had any role in running the retailer, which has recently clashed publicly with the Trump administration.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Berg never stopped working, always seeking fresh outlets for her talents.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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As Qasem Hassan was aware, such views were rarely voiced on Israeli television.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Productivity gains rarely translate into higher wages, with only a 3-7 percent improvement in pay.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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There are solid green and variegated cultivars that are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and seldom bothered by insect pests.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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The measure has proven durable because its benefits were tangible, and voters seldom surrender benefits.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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