never

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Fitness fanatic Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"The Morettis... have never refused to answer a single question. They have always been fully cooperative, and that remains the case today and will continue to be," Meier told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Many hoped the conflict would lead to rapid regime collapse, but the regime’s dogged efforts to stay in power prove that was never realistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They stuck together through their 1981 World Series championship season, after which Lopes was traded to the Oakland Athletics for Lance Hudson, a utility player who never made the major leagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

And it never hurts to have a line cook owe you a favor.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith