as always

phrase

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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There Isn’t a Clear Blood Sugar Winner Research does not support one drink as always being better for blood sugar than the other. Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 With the baseball trade deadline just two weeks away, as always there is much anticipation for a gusher of course-changing deals that could ultimately decide which teams go deep into October. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 Spain is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world, but as always, learning a few phrases in the local language will go a long way. Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 Thanks, as always, for the questions … Who’s the starting QB? Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as always

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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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