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not always not alwaysNot every time or in every instance. A: "Do you go visit your grandparents in New York every summer?" B: "We try to, but not always." They typically overlook transactions that are less than $5,000, though not always.See also: always, notNot always,a conditional negative response. (See examples.) John: Do you come here every day? Jane: No, not always. John: Do you find that this condition usually clears up by itself? Doctor: Not always.See also: always, not |