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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Milwaukee can’t keep up with Indiana For a second straight game, the Bucks fell behind the Pacers in the first quarter and never found their way back into the game.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Yes, she was defeated by a swarm of bees and then received a kicking from Wednesday at the end of the last season, but her death was never confirmed.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Flagship phones with these types of features rarely come this wallet‑friendly: the Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023) lands at just $399.99 (down from $799.99), delivering top‑tier power and stunning style without pushing past the four‑figure mark.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Federal officials are taking steps to pull the authorization for two rarely used synthetic food colorings -- Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B -- within the coming months.—
Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Asiatic lilies are hybrids that stand very upright, producing 4- to 6-inch flowers on thick stems that seldom need staking.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Kings appear increasingly fatigued because as many as five players are seldom used.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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