1
: at all times : invariably
always smiling
2
: forever
will love you always
3
: at any rate : in any event
You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.
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Examples of always in a Sentence
He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
It's always a pleasure to see you.
I can always tell when he's upset.
This area is always filled with tourists.
Things won't always go as planned.
You're always welcome to stay with us.
He has always been a good friend to me.
Life won't always be this easy.
I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Disposable batteries are almost always going to outlive rechargeable batteries, but this headlamp wouldn’t quit.
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Plus, historic patterns don’t always repeat themselves.
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There’s just always a way to get around gatekeepers.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Disposable batteries are almost always going to outlive rechargeable batteries, but this headlamp wouldn’t quit.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Plus, historic patterns don’t always repeat themselves.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
There’s just always a way to get around gatekeepers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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1
: at all times : invariably
always ready for a party
2
: throughout all time : forever
I'll remember you always
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