It was never the last time vs It was never a last time

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'It was never the last time' implies that a specific event or situation has occurred repeatedly, while 'It was never a last time' suggests that there has never been a final occurrence of something. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

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It was never the last time

This phrase is correct and can be used to convey the idea that a specific event or situation has occurred repeatedly.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something has happened multiple times and is likely to happen again. It implies a sense of recurrence or continuity.

Examples:

Every time I see him, it feels like it was never the last time.
For her, it was never the last time she would visit that place.

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Alternatives:

It was never the final time
It was never the ultimate time
It was never the concluding time
It was never the end time
It was never the closing time

It was never a last time

This phrase is correct and can be used to convey the idea that there has never been a final occurrence of something.

This phrase is used to suggest that a particular event or situation has not reached a definitive end. It implies an ongoing or continuous nature.

Examples:

In our relationship, it was never a last time for arguments.
For him, it was never a last time to try something new.

Alternatives:

It was never a final time
It was never an ultimate time
It was never a concluding time
It was never an end time
It was never a closing time

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It was never the last time vs It was never a last time