all along

Example Sentences

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“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

They began to wonder if this had been the plan all along, not to reestablish his bookstore, but to restage his fight with the man.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Although most diabetes medications do not target the brain, this research shows that metformin has been influencing brain pathways all along.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

DeRosa claimed he knew the rules all along, which he clearly did not.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

With little higher education, Zinaida had known all along that she wouldn’t be flying.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein