as in never
at no time
fare thee well, for ne'er shall I return
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never
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Despite having a notable stake in Walmart, Christy Walton has never had any role in running the retailer, which has recently clashed publicly with the Trump administration.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Berg never stopped working, always seeking fresh outlets for her talents.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Ne'er.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ne%27er. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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