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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The curtain fell, as always, with a predawn knock, handcuffs, and a federal indictment.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
And as always, there’s plenty of fresh Black storytelling, talent, and perspective to explore.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 July 2025
Hornets’ 2025-26 record Hornets Muse asks on X: What is a realistic expectation (record wise) for this team next season
The key, as always, with the Hornets, will depend on injuries.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Customers describe us as always helpful and knowledgeable, not just about books but as an advocate for downtown Decorah.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
And as always, there’s plenty of fresh Black storytelling, talent, and perspective to explore.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 July 2025
Hornets’ 2025-26 record Hornets Muse asks on X: What is a realistic expectation (record wise) for this team next season
The key, as always, with the Hornets, will depend on injuries.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2025
Customers describe us as always helpful and knowledgeable, not just about books but as an advocate for downtown Decorah.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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