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invariably

adverb
in·​vari·​ably | \ (ˌ)in-ˈver-ē-ə-blē How to pronounce invariably (audio) \

Definition of invariably

: on every occasion : always invariably late

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Examples of invariably in a Sentence

their slacker son invariably gives the same response to the questions about his career plans

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The slow, easy, invariably honest and never condescending words that come out of his mouth, and the way Hanks invites you into Rogers’ odd but convincing world, provide the film’s greatest pleasures. Todd Mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood': Film Review | TIFF 2019," 8 Sep. 2019 The motive, almost invariably, involved consolidating power or crushing dissent. Robyn Dixon, Los Angeles Times, "Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s longtime president, dies at 95," 5 Sep. 2019 But while the private jets, exotic locations, and five-star hotels are invariably fun, the job can also be grueling. K.j. Yossman, Marie Claire, "Inside the Cutthroat World of Royal Gossips," 5 Sep. 2019 The student invariably got angry and sputtered objections in English. John Dorschner, miamiherald, "She fought for freedom in Cuba, then taught Spanish in Miami. 'Señora Rodriguez' dies at 94 | Miami Herald," 23 May 2018 While not the most serious form of the disease — Type 1 has invariably been a death sentence — the disease has kept her from reaching many motor milestones, including sitting up by herself, lifting her head while lying on her abdomen, and crawling. Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, "The world’s most expensive medicine could save toddlers’ lives. But getting it is complicated," 8 Aug. 2019 His comments were invariably grudging, cautious, defensive, and opaque. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, "“Accountability”? The Mueller Hearing Is How Trump Escapes It," 24 July 2019 But in the case of shows like this one, their scale invariably is a matter of much debate. Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, "‘Darling Grenadine’ is a risky new Marriott Theatre musical about addiction," 2 July 2019 Ex-contestants invariably see their social media follower count skyrocket into the millions. Dominic Rech And Rob Picheta, CNN, "Love Island: Is Britain's hit show genius or dangerous?," 28 July 2019

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First Known Use of invariably

1646, in the meaning defined above

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