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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David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
The family had planned to spend Christmas dinner together as always.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Days before being spotted taking pregame jumpers with older brother LiAngelo Ball seated courtside, LaMelo Ball was non-chalant as always.
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See photos of them side by side, as always, not only in support of one another, but also in matching style and grace.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
The family had planned to spend Christmas dinner together as always.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Days before being spotted taking pregame jumpers with older brother LiAngelo Ball seated courtside, LaMelo Ball was non-chalant as always.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
See photos of them side by side, as always, not only in support of one another, but also in matching style and grace.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
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 1 Jan. 2026.
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