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invariably

British  
/ ɪnˈvɛərɪəblɪ /

adverb

  1. always; without exception

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Whichever world Mr. Soderbergh decides to visit, he invariably makes the trip worthwhile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They also invariably pick out the figures which best suit their arguments.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Criticizing Crockett is invariably met with accusations of racism and sexism, some of them legitimate and necessary, some specious and weaponized.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

But, invariably, this is what happens when somebody dies and their heirs try to move money around, pay last bills or claim insurance policies.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

When I’m in town, I invariably sit talking by the hour with my old friend Yama, the God of Death, and a private phone’s a must for our little chats.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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