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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Barbaro is strong as always, though — even if Mira speaks up frequently and seems unintimidated in the phallocentric environment — the actress could have been given more to do. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 One source tells me coach Dave Canales has continued to lead each day with the same energy as always, keeping the vibes high within the team. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 But, as always, data interpretation can be a flexible pursuit! — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026 There are, as always, logical explanations for such a phenomenon. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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