have never vs never have

Both "have never" and "never have" are correct constructions in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Have never" is more commonly used in present perfect tense constructions, while "never have" is often used in negative sentences with the verb before the subject.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in present perfect tense constructions.

"have never"

Use "have never" in present perfect tense to indicate that something has not happened at any time up to now.

Examples:

I have never been to Europe.
She has never tried sushi.
They have never seen a shooting star.

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I have never abandoned my post.
I have never intentionally encouraged emma.
Things have never been better between us.
Our families have never been enemies.
Most people have never even heard of this.
Doctors have never had all the answers.
The Klingons have never been trustworthy.
The Seven have never answered my prayers.
Her killers have never been found.
Dutch monarchs have never been physically crowned.
Their walls have never been breached.
Daxes have never been much on gardening.
Their fates have never been addressed.
BURGUNDY. Traitors have never other company.
Names have never been a strong point of Electrocompaniet.
My sacrifices have never been appreciated.
Spiritual matters have never been an exact science.
Weapons have never been part of that equation.
XD Cinema Movies have never been so engaging.
Promises of reform have never been delivered.

Alternatives:

have not ever
have not yet
have not once

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in negative sentences with the verb before the subject.

"never have"

Use "never have" in negative sentences where the verb comes before the subject, often in more formal or poetic contexts.

Examples:

Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.
Never have I felt so alive.
Never have I encountered such kindness.

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Father Alameida would never have allowed that.
You should never have come back.
I'd never have seen it.
I'd never have told this stuff to a journalist.
You would never have entrusted me with the purse.
She would never have noticed me except for the games.
We may never have this opportunity again.
That transfusion should never have been tried.
That's because we never have family brunch.
Should never have suggested chasing her here.
Things should never have got to this point.
Run! They could never have imagined.
My Harry would never have managed.
You never have to talk to him again.
It would never have turned violent...
You can never have enough moonshine.
Josh would never have hurt his sister.
Richard would never have thought of that.
Our patient may never have needed split-brain surgery.
I should never have told you.

Alternatives:

have never
have not ever
have not yet

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