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anytime

American  
[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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In short, for the hundreds of thousands who have been forced out of their homes, this war is not ending anytime soon.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But when those agendas conflict, these justices seem to relish the opportunity to remind the president that they can still tell him no anytime they please.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“We have not seen it, and we do not expect it to happen anytime soon.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Well, hopefully the robots aren’t coming for your job anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Well, the Taliban have offered Osama panah, so he’s not leaving Afghanistan anytime soon,” said the butcher.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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