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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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
Adverb
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As Qasem Hassan was aware, such views were rarely voiced on Israeli television.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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President Trump is activating the Guard by using powers that have been invoked only rarely.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Adverb
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Why Most Expensive Training Programs Fail Training courses or mandatory online learning may have short-term effects but seldom lead to lasting change.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The shape of that distribution is rare: Tax cut packages have seldom left the poor significantly worse off.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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“Not.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/not. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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