as always

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—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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They’re joined by aging old-timer Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson, perfect as always), who works for what’s left of The New York Times, and aspiring 23-year-old photojournalist Jessie (Cailee Spaeny), who hopes to follow in Lee’s footsteps. —Devan Coggan, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024

Invite the couple as always; be civil, of course; and take part fully in the group’s standard small talk and chatter and conversation. —Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024

And while the animation has upgraded to 3D and the episodes are shorter, the actor who voiced Dora for the first time 24 years ago says that the new season —kicking off Friday on Paramount+ — will be as friendly and exciting as always. —Arturo Conde, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024

Styled as always by Law Roach, Zendaya’s slinky green gown featured a plunging neckline and a dramatic thigh slit, with a shimmering sequined fabric that mimicked the texture of a tennis court’s turf. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024

Thank you, as always, from the bottom of our hearts. —Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 14 Mar. 2024

There are promising changes afoot here, but as always, a lot depends on the execution. —Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024

Same juggle as always: working, hanging with the kids, figuring out after-school activities. —Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024

Presented, as always, in partnership with Charles Finch. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024