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For anyone who likes reading error messages, the reason why has been hiding in plain sight all along.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
And, for some creators, that’s been the plan all along.
—Annie Goldsmith, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Trump’s immigration message all along has been targeted on this point, claiming undocumented Black and brown people crossing the border are predominantly dangerous men out to attack women, children and communities.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Akiko is quickly able to deduce what the audience has known all along.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
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1619, in the meaning defined above
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“All along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20along. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
all along
adverb
: all the time
knew the truth all along
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