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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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 The concept, as always at Chanel, began with its founder. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025 Thank u all for ur kind words and support as always #werememberthem. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 It will be hosted, as always, by Jeff Probst. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 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 28 Dec. 2025.

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