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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After his remarks, Schieffer toured the exhibit and spoke to attendees along the way.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026
If Caglianone can demonstrate more consistency at the plate — while drawing his walks along the way — the Royals will have a huge part of the solution to their previous outfield struggles.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Unprepared for the altitude or for the elements, many died along the way.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2026
If Caglianone can demonstrate more consistency at the plate — while drawing his walks along the way — the Royals will have a huge part of the solution to their previous outfield struggles.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Unprepared for the altitude or for the elements, many died along the way.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
Oprah has visited dozens of countries in every corner of the world, logged miles and miles exploring the United States, and picked up plenty of travel know-how along the way—including wisdom on what to wear.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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