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anytime

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[en-ee-tahym] / ˈɛn iˌtaɪm /

adverb

  1. at any time; regardless of hour, date, etc.; whenever.

  2. invariably; without doubt or exception; always.

    I can do better than that anytime.

Etymology

Origin of anytime

First recorded in 1780–90; any + time

Example Sentences

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As far as aging is concerned, Lena hopes for good health and trusts Kjetil won't have to "come visit me in my elderly home" anytime soon.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Don’t expect it to emerge from the latter category anytime soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Because of this, it isn’t likely tech layoffs will slowdown anytime soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

A history of energy shocks suggest oil prices won’t return to normal anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

I’m lucky I have Autumn near me, though, because anytime I trip and stumble over one, she grabs me by my dashiki and pulls me back into motion.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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