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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To celebrate, the football star’s wife Ciara was supportive as always.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
The plot is the same as always, six strangers are invited to a dinner party in an isolated mansion by a host who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
The worst-case scenario involves the young players not developing, as always, but there’s even more urgency this time around.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
And as always for individuals and teams alike, continuous learning is critical.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
The plot is the same as always, six strangers are invited to a dinner party in an isolated mansion by a host who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
The worst-case scenario involves the young players not developing, as always, but there’s even more urgency this time around.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
And as always for individuals and teams alike, continuous learning is critical.
—Clint Boulton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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