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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Information will continue to be shared on a timely basis, and your patience, as always, is greatly appreciated. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 The one-pedal driving calibration is, as always on GM EVs, very well-calibrated on its highest setting. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026 The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting World Series games at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2008, and as always, the stadium itself continues to be a topic of discussion. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The question remains, as always, in every situation, what is that extent? — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2026.

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