1
as in not
at no time
I have never been out of the country
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2
as in no
not in any degree, way, or under any condition
even though my proposal was turned down, I will never be convinced that my idea isn't a good one
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The Indians, who were playing their first season of flag football, never scored again after that.
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Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Better late than never for Kim Gordon and Nick Cave.
More than 40 years into their careers, both indie-rock legends are finally seeing their music nominated for the first time — and with two apiece, in Best Alternative Music Performance and Album.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Even if the person never feels ill, that worker should be tested and given the antiviral drug Tamiflu to reduce their risk of ever developing symptoms or passing the virus to close contacts.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Thinness and ultra-portability have never been primary goals for the larger MacBook Pro, instead showcasing how much power Apple can cram into a mobile computer.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Better late than never for Kim Gordon and Nick Cave.
More than 40 years into their careers, both indie-rock legends are finally seeing their music nominated for the first time — and with two apiece, in Best Alternative Music Performance and Album.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Even if the person never feels ill, that worker should be tested and given the antiviral drug Tamiflu to reduce their risk of ever developing symptoms or passing the virus to close contacts.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Thinness and ultra-portability have never been primary goals for the larger MacBook Pro, instead showcasing how much power Apple can cram into a mobile computer.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/never. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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