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at all times, without any exceptions
- The train is always crowded during rush hour.
- The clock always ticks steadily.
- The restaurant always serves delicious food.
- They always celebrate birthdays with a party.
- She is always ready to help others.
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in a way that continues without end, for all eternity
- He will always be loved.
- This song will always remind me of you.
- They will always be in our hearts.
- Her kindness will always be remembered.
- We will always cherish these moments.
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throughout a continuous period in the past
- She had always been afraid of heights.
- I've always preferred tea to coffee.
- We'd always spent summers at the lake house.
- She had always loved the ocean, even as a child.
- This town has always felt like home to me.
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happening frequently or habitually, often in a way that is irritating or bothersome
- He's always talking during the movie, and it's so distracting.
- She's always leaving her things around the house for someone else to pick up.
- You're always making the same excuses for being late!
- My neighbor is always playing loud music late at night.
- They're always asking the same questions, even after I've explained it a hundred times.
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as an available alternative when other options fail
- If the restaurant is full, we can always eat at home.
- You could always take a later flight if you miss this one.
- If the paint color looks wrong, we can always repaint.
- No fresh basil?You could always use dried herbs instead.
- If the interview goes poorly, you can always apply elsewhere.
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