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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Myers worked at the University of Louisville College of Business for 56 years, inspiring generations of students along the way, according to his obituary.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
For those seeking a more leisurely route, expedition cruises (like HX Expeditions, Silversea Cruises, and MSC Cruises) not only allows travelers to take in breathtaking views along the way, but also avoids the weather unpredictability of Arctic air travel.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Maduro survived predictions and ridicule, but along the way, Venezuela lost millions of inhabitants, 72% of its economy, democratic legitimacy in the eyes of much of the world, and many of its most important international allies.
—Inés Capdevila, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Featuring Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Matthews, Carl Reiner and more, the show was a big hit and would air on CBS for five seasons, winning dozens of awards along the way.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
For those seeking a more leisurely route, expedition cruises (like HX Expeditions, Silversea Cruises, and MSC Cruises) not only allows travelers to take in breathtaking views along the way, but also avoids the weather unpredictability of Arctic air travel.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Maduro survived predictions and ridicule, but along the way, Venezuela lost millions of inhabitants, 72% of its economy, democratic legitimacy in the eyes of much of the world, and many of its most important international allies.
—Inés Capdevila, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Featuring Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Matthews, Carl Reiner and more, the show was a big hit and would air on CBS for five seasons, winning dozens of awards along the way.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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