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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Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney) are in sync as always; Phair is clearly excited, but seemingly unsure of where to place herself in the dynamic. Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The minor-league system offers hope, but as always, no guarantees. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 The language is, as always for Margaret Atwood, bold and poetic without losing the plot, which is even now, fresh and unique. Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 But money was, as always, tight, and Debbie couldn't afford to fix it. Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 2 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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