as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
traffic was inching along at a snail's pace work on the project is moving right along
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Recent Examples of along
PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
The order covers some 625 million acres of federal waters, including the U.S. East coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Coast along California, Oregon, and Washington, and more portions of the Northern Bering Sea in Alaska.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Judson Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
First responders are urging people to avoid driving California fires map
Follow along here for the full version of USA TODAY's wildfire map.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Preposition
The left pad sets altitude and rotates the drone along its axis, while the right moves it forward, backward, left, or right in space.
—PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
The order covers some 625 million acres of federal waters, including the U.S. East coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Coast along California, Oregon, and Washington, and more portions of the Northern Bering Sea in Alaska.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Adverb
The most likely snowfall totals in Texas will be between two and four inches, mainly along and north of I-20, in an area that averages less than two inches per season.
—Judson Jones, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
First responders are urging people to avoid driving California fires map
Follow along here for the full version of USA TODAY's wildfire map.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both had offers from colleges across the country coming out of high school.Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Since the fires erupted, 11 people have died, and 180,000 people across Los Angeles and Ventura counties have evacuated from their homes.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Price will dictate whether the Angels move forward on any remaining free agents.Levi Weaver, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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By looking back to look forward, the rugs provide a spatial refresh that are sure to remain timeless.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Azusa Police Department this weekend arrested a homeless man suspected of setting a brush fire at a park located near the foothills.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The fire burned near a number of Hollywood landmarks, including the popular urban hiking trail Runyon Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Rams finished 10-7, with an Oct. 24 victory over the Vikings at SoFi Stadium among the key performances in their second-half turnaround.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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In a statement shared with Page Six on Monday, January 6, Plaza, alongside Baena's family, expressed their deep grief over the death of their loved one.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Avs have used nine forwards who have also spent time with the Eagles — those players have combined for one goal and one assist in a combined 71 games played.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Kings are waiving center Orlando Robinson while veteran forwards Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott will have their contracts guaranteed for the rest of the season, a league source told The Sacramento Bee, confirming a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.Brittany Friedman / Made by History, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Johnson’s philanthropic work and Washington’s decades-long advocacy for youth through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America cemented their legacy beyond their iconic careers.Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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What's Next Income tax filings and payments are due by or on April 15 this year, with the IRS accepting returns from late January onward.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The filing also notes that coverage of her went from largely neutral to mostly negative from August onward.Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Those who had an income of $106,000 or less in 2023 pay the standard premium, alongside couples who made less than or equal to $212,000.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Two weeks after the U.S. election, Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk were spotted sitting alongside the head of the wealth fund at a UFC fight in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.Joshua Goodman and Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/along. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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