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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Reopening a physical shop anytime soon is not on the cards.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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

"But we don't have to. I'm happy to accept your surrender anytime."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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