ever since

idiom

1
: continually or often from a past time until now
We both liked the idea and have been working on it ever since.
I went to the festival its first year and have been returning ever since.
2
: continually from the time in the past when : since
She's wanted to be a firefighter ever since she was a young girl.

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Frosty, narrated by Jimmy Durante, debuted on CBS in 1969 and has aired there each year during the holiday season ever since. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024 Calling itself the oldest African restaurant in New York City, Massawa put down roots in 1988 and has been delighting guests ever since. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 Former President Donald Trump announced his presidential campaign nearly two years ago and has been making his case to voters ever since. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 After being shut out of her family, Kimmie found shelter with Rain and the two have been inseparable ever since. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ever since 

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“Ever since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever%20since. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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