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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Stokes — who has been backstage cheering on Ballerini during her ongoing first headlining arena tour — has been supportive ever since.
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Jeff Nelson, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The group held a ceremonial ground breaking in 2020, and has been raising funds ever since.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
He's been managing high-profile sporting events in Charlotte ever since.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
It's been on the list ever since and was the 619th most popular name in 2023.2
Baby Koa Amani joins sisters Kalina Zoe, 4, and Amapola Chloe, 21 months.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Nelson, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The group held a ceremonial ground breaking in 2020, and has been raising funds ever since.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
He's been managing high-profile sporting events in Charlotte ever since.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
It's been on the list ever since and was the 619th most popular name in 2023.2
Baby Koa Amani joins sisters Kalina Zoe, 4, and Amapola Chloe, 21 months.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Ever since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever%20since. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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