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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
But Schwartz always comes home to the Largo, where he’s garnered a dedicated fanbase that consistently packs the 280-seat venue.
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Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, though, like in the cases of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson and missing Massachusetts real estate executive Ana Walshe.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
My one big gripe with this season has always been the location of the tribe camps, which were basically mud pits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement officers don't always wait to find a body before bringing a murder charge, though, like in the cases of missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson and missing Massachusetts real estate executive Ana Walshe.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
My one big gripe with this season has always been the location of the tribe camps, which were basically mud pits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Such fear can lead to avoiding commitment altogether or hypervigilance in romantic relationships, where the individual constantly anticipates conflict.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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And there’s an advantage to the county sheriff in particular: nearly all of them are elected officers who are not beholden to other officials, even blue-state governors, many of whom have shown a willingness to work with Trump anyway.Jessica Pishko, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Which equals one massive headache from — for me, anyway — poring over receipts.Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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But Ross balances those with moments of sheer beauty – the look of unconditional love from a grandmother (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), an unexpected friendship that buds, blossoms and then goes on to haunt one of boys forever.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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But while the official version speaks of a very hungover (and even feverish) Lou Reed being thoroughly incapacitated after having returned to the hotel at an ungodly hour, some branches of the legend claim label representatives actually lost him, and that for a while he was thought gone forever.Ana Leorne, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt—remains strong but begins to slow, underscoring the importance of continually challenging yourself to stay sharp.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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What this Canada core has lacked through their ascent beginning in 2019 under John Herdman is the ability to win decisive games — particularly against stiff competition — continually.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Red Lobster permanently shuttered more than 120 restaurants in 2024.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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Detroit's beloved and much-revered Rattlesnake Club permanently closed last summer, citing changes in dining habits.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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Early treatment almost invariably affords better outcomes.Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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That said, when called upon, Wrexham’s trio of senior goalkeepers have all invariably delivered.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Both positions are some of the lowest-paid in the district, usually with yearly salaries of less than $50,000.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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The ones used by medical professionals are usually stronger.Victoria Song, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Their arc often follows a common trajectory, from abusing prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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While certain products can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/always. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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