without fail
Example Sentences
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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
Since 2019, when he was released with the protective order, Mr Abrego Garcia's lawyers say he has had yearly check-ins with immigration officials, which he has attended "without fail and without incident".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025
“You must be mistaken. He’s a good Muslim boy. He comes without fail to Friday prayer, and his knowledge of the Holy Qur’an is coming along nicely.”
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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