all along

adverb

: all the time
knew the truth all along

Examples of all along in a Sentence

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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 See all Example Sentences for all along 

Word History

First Known Use

1619, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all along was in 1619

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“All along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20along. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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all along

adverb
: all the time
knew the truth all along

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