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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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A surge in U.S. inflation to a three-year high has begun to recede, but life isn’t going to get more affordable for Americans anytime soon.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Simulation, live systems and analytics will be used as part of the new technology to enable soldiers to train anywhere at anytime.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

It is stripping away benefits that until now were included anytime you bought one of these tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“I feel like anytime you’re playing a qualifier, it’s always tough because they have three matches already,” the seventh-seeded American said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

“I will,” I said, although secretly I hoped I wouldn’t run into Connor anytime soon.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

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