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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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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

As for the Air Force, don’t expect Matsumoto to be flying anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The concern among some groups is that the lower amount will impoverish people who are ill and have little prospect of getting a job anytime soon.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

If I want, I can get up anytime in the middle of the night for a drink of water or to go to the bathroom.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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