along the way

idiom

informal
: during a process or series of events : at some point in the past
He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the way.

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Somewhere along the way, the two sides will have to reconcile their differences – a process that is sure to be politically challenging. Riley Beggin, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 Detroit got its revenge by sweeping the Sharks, outscoring them 24-6 along the way. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Between 1990 and 2001, the group released six studio albums, largely avoiding commercial success along the way. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025 Priest Holmes, Wes Welker, Warren Moon and Hall of Famer Kurt Warner are among those that NFL talent scouts missed along the way. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for along the way

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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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