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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner
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as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case
you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running
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as in forever
for all time
I will love you always
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Recent Examples of always
As a result, the tours don’t always attract thrill seekers, but people interested in the supernatural, history buffs, true crime fanatics, families and even skeptics, Ironside said.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Now’s the time to strike on these timeless shoes that are always in fashion the world over.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
Young people will—and always do—play a critical role in electing a president.
—Jack Schlossberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
With facial fat grafting the risks are low but always possible.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Now’s the time to strike on these timeless shoes that are always in fashion the world over.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
Young people will—and always do—play a critical role in electing a president.
—Jack Schlossberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
With facial fat grafting the risks are low but always possible.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for always
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Whisking constantly, slowly add 1 cup of the hot broth to the egg mixture to temper.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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When those discussions failed, Warner Bros. slapped a new name on the series, changed its location, and proceeded anyway in clear violation of Crichton’s contract.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Money does not tend to be the primary driver for lawyers who go into public service, anyway.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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He was taken from us far too soon, but his impact will be felt forever.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But for the next four years, until the next presidential campaign, and forever after, there will be no end of people explaining how the outcome was clear as the dawning daylight all along.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The recent disruptions at Seattle Airport further illustrate the stakes, as malicious actors continually probe for weaknesses in critical infrastructure.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump and allies have continually spread unfounded claims about the 2020 election, with the former president consistently refusing to accept his loss in the presidential election four years ago.Tara Suter, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania says filling out a change-of-address form does not necessarily mean a voter has moved out of the state permanently — those forms can also be used to get mail forwarded.Mark Scolforo, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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But most experts support staying in standard time permanently over daylight saving time.Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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The odds are that while scanning the Internet for content to pattern match on, invariably content associated with the popular topic would have been encountered.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Doe Bedding Area Fringes Does usually use the same, or the same few, bedding areas throughout the year.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Brush piles with enough cover can hold a couple deer, and breeding pairs often shack up in such spots.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Preemies are often at higher risk for physical or intellectual disabilities.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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