as always
idiom
—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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This is a breakout starring role for Gail Bean and, as always, Isaiah John is terrific along with the ensemble cast.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Your mileage, as always, may vary.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In New York, queen of Halloween Heidi Klum is sunny as always ahead of the big day and across the pond, Rachel Zegler attends the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Thanks, as always, for joining me on the path.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Your mileage, as always, may vary.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In New York, queen of Halloween Heidi Klum is sunny as always ahead of the big day and across the pond, Rachel Zegler attends the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Thanks, as always, for joining me on the path.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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