without fail
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“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
And, without fail, the player they nicknamed “Captain Clutch” delivered.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
It comes out every single year so without fail, someone is mentioning it, Oprah is mentioning it, everybody is mentioning it!
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
"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
Each night, without fail, she prayed for blue eyes.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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