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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Oates understands, as always, how to keep us on the hook.
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Heather Scott Partington, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The abrasive guitar harmonics might evoke legends like Polvo or Mission of Burma, but as always, Lifeguard give each sound its own fresh twist.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
To celebrate the milestone, as always, there will be a glitzy summer soiree attended by cultural and creative figures, celebrating the pavilion’s role for fostering architecture, innovation, and community, and this year it'll be hosted by Cate Blanchett.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Although, as always, please remain vigilant and look out for any suspicious messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Heather Scott Partington, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
The abrasive guitar harmonics might evoke legends like Polvo or Mission of Burma, but as always, Lifeguard give each sound its own fresh twist.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
To celebrate the milestone, as always, there will be a glitzy summer soiree attended by cultural and creative figures, celebrating the pavilion’s role for fostering architecture, innovation, and community, and this year it'll be hosted by Cate Blanchett.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Although, as always, please remain vigilant and look out for any suspicious messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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