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anytime

American  
[en-ee-tahym] / ˈɛn iˌtaɪm /

adverb

  1. at any time; regardless of hour, date, etc.; whenever.

  2. invariably; without doubt or exception; always.

    I can do better than that anytime.

Etymology

Origin of anytime

First recorded in 1780–90; any + time

Example Sentences

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Even after I entered elementary school, I’d still dart into my room like I was running from a ghost anytime I heard anyone mention “family planning officers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Unfortunately for her, her decision to speak out about it has all but ensured that no one’s going to forget it anytime soon.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

But the company is showing no signs of pulling back on AI anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

So don’t expect the popular burger chain to embrace mobile ordering anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Lights flashed in my head anytime someone touched me.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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