along the way

phrase

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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Most pregnant travelers are prioritizing things like comfort and accessibility as well opportunities to relax along the way. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The sight of the American president descending the long stairs from Air Force One, smiling and waving along the way, became a symbol of American diplomacy. Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026 There's a lot of ways that greater regulatory scrutiny would really be beneficial and lead us to developing AI that's at the gold standard by weeding out some of the bad apples that have developed along the way. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 July 2026 Every step along the way, there were multiple people interested. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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