Historical clue formulations

• Ever — 2022-01-20
• Phrase often following a superlative — 2016-05-04
• Best ___ — 2011-07-31
• Without exception — 2009-04-03
• Words following a superlative — 2005-02-06
• Best ___ (most excellent) — 1999-11-23
• Best _____ — 1993-12-08