along the way
idiom
informal
: during a process or series of events : at some point in the past
He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the way.
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Each will want to create their own journey at the All-Star game, making memories along the way.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
By doing so, Switzerland is not just mandating the end goal but also ensuring progress is made steadily along the way.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The film delivers even more deliciously nasty surprises along the way as the body count continues to rise.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
And seeing natural landmarks along the way—the gorgeous Ibis Pond Overlook is near the halfway point—is a great motivator, too.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
By doing so, Switzerland is not just mandating the end goal but also ensuring progress is made steadily along the way.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The film delivers even more deliciously nasty surprises along the way as the body count continues to rise.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
And seeing natural landmarks along the way—the gorgeous Ibis Pond Overlook is near the halfway point—is a great motivator, too.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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