without fail
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"Pretty much without fail every sceptical scientist that comes on board who gets to go on a dive changes their opinion."
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025
Assuming they saved $425 each month, and did so without fail, the renter would spend 199 months saving for a home.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2025
"Even now every Christmas without fail we have to have the Morecambe and Wise show on."
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025
The paper was frayed and nearly falling apart because every night, without fail, Pili would read to her little brother.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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