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all along

PREPOSITION
during
Synonyms
WEAK
all the while amid as at the same time as at the time for the time being in the course of in the interim in the meanwhile in the middle of in the time of meanwhile mid midst over pending the time between the whole time throughout until when while

Example Sentences

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In other words, that this was his game plan all along.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

"Even though I haven't told my real name until now, I feel like I have shared the real me all along and everything I've told them has been the truth," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Our goal all along has been to support the renovation of Oregon’s Arena so it can remain an economic and entertainment hub for the region.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

These are qualities that Mr. González has been combining in his music all along, but perhaps never as effectively as he does here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As expected, Camille looks unsurprised, like she knew this information all along, but Andre’s mouth drops open.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller