already

Example Sentences

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With one out and runners on first and second, the Dodgers superstar, who had already reached base four times, was due up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The idea was to limit drama for what is already the biggest IPO of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Even if inflation does move considerably toward the target, certain fundamentals that were already underpinning longer term rates remain in place, such as record-level borrowing by the U.S. and yawning budget gaps,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Next Monday has already been announced as a Bank Holiday in Scotland to help the nation with the 2am start for the Tartan Army game against Haiti.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“You’ve already been on a date to Sandy June’s? Mia, this is our place. It’s been our place since . . . since forever.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith