all along

adverb

: all the time
knew the truth all along

Examples of all along in a Sentence

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And all along, insurance premiums have been rising, putting Colorado homeowners under an intensifying financial pressure. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 In other words, the oceans may have had their own version of a kraken all along. Ryan Brennan april 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 The plan all along has been for GM Monte Ossenfort to move down, add some draft capital and target Mauigoa. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 The smartest eating shift in years was hiding in your grocery aisle all along. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all along

Word History

First Known Use

1619, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all along was in 1619

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“All along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20along. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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all along

adverb
: all the time
knew the truth all along

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