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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In short, Qnity expects to grow faster than its industry’s 4% to 5% growth rate and continue to improve profitability along the way. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025 Ranging from $50 to $998, expect to find plenty of tailoring, denim, and shirting—with a few surprises along the way. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 Saturday Night Live host Amy Poehler and fellow ex-SNL cast member Tina Fey parodied Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a congressional hearing, cutting a pro-ICE advertisement along the way. William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025 If Feel Good was comedy with a powerful dramatic arc, Wayward turns that formula on its head and is largely a drama with some lighter moments along the way. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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