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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Since then, the two sides have exchanged multiple proposals, with the threat of renewed war looming all along.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"I knew Trump was going to announce it; I've said it all along," said Loperena, 69, who lives in Clovis, California.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I am so eager to see our newspaper used in a tactical, whimsical way — a reuse option that’s been there all along.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Dollar-cost ravaging, on the other hand, is taking from your portfolio all the time, probably at the worst possible moments all along.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 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

all along

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