ever since
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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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Their conversation began a relationship that has revolved around oil supplies and regional security ever since.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The chuckwagon race was a hit, and the popularity steadily grew and became a part of professional rodeos ever since.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2025
The pair have been taking shots at each other on Instagram ever since.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Hill performed well and has been a starter ever since.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The chuckwagon race was a hit, and the popularity steadily grew and became a part of professional rodeos ever since.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2025
The pair have been taking shots at each other on Instagram ever since.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Hill performed well and has been a starter ever since.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Ever since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever%20since. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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