without fail
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And yet, almost without fail, the team with the hottest goalie goes all the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
“When a new person asked me what the best Mexican restaurant in New York was, my response, without fail, was “I’m still looking for it.”
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
The armed security guard at the San Diego mosque would greet every visitor without fail, responding “Salam wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuh” or “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you too.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
"The biggest thing for me is that I now need to nap, every day, without fail," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
Then the word went out that the entire camp would close without fail by December 1.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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