as in never
in no way or under no circumstances
The food was so burnt that it was not edible.
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Adverb
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Harris' campaign failures on the economy got us into the chaotic mess that the Trump administration has already become, and Democrats can never forget the lesson of her campaign.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025 -
Holmes proposed an almost identical bill last year, but never called it for a committee hearing, saying her goal was merely to start discussions.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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And of course, Dyson’s reputation for powerful, reliable vacuums speaks for itself — there’s a reason these things rarely go on sale.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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There are some good players, but elite performers rarely reach the open market in the prime years of their career.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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At the end of his life, Hackman was seldom seen out in public, and little was known about his health.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s attack seldom threatened, while West Ham’s defensive resolve was epitomised by Scarles’ presence.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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