without fail
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"The policy of continuously strengthening the country's self-defensive nuclear deterrent, as set out by the nation's leader, is an irreversible course that must be implemented without fail," she added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 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
And, without fail, the player they nicknamed “Captain Clutch” delivered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
"The biggest thing for me is that I now need to nap, every day, without fail," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
I must go to see her this morning without fail.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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