as always
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—used to say that something was expected because it always happens
As always, dinner was delicious.
Your children, as always, were very well-behaved.
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Thanks for all of the great questions, as always.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The actors, directors and producers guilds have weighed in with their picks for the best of 2025, though, as always, their slates reflect an American sensibility at odds with the motion picture academy’s global membership.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Styled, as always, by Danielle Goldberg, the mini dress reads like a knowing sequel.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The actors, directors and producers guilds have weighed in with their picks for the best of 2025, though, as always, their slates reflect an American sensibility at odds with the motion picture academy’s global membership.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Styled, as always, by Danielle Goldberg, the mini dress reads like a knowing sequel.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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