along the way

idiom

informal
: during a process or series of events : at some point in the past
He seems to have lost his interest in music somewhere along the way.

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Originating at the Stanford House, a historic farmhouse built in 1843, the hike reveals fantastic views of the 65-foot Brandywine Falls with lots of tall oak, hickory, and beech trees along the way. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 At some point along the way (details are a little fuzzy), the decision to align the new work with Seven lore was dropped. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025 Go whitewater rafting down the Deschutes River and take in views of wildlife, forests, and more along the way. Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Fallen minister Gene Hackman and no-nonsense cop Ernest Borgnine try to lead the survivors to safety, with many freak accidents and bellowing at the heavens along the way. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for along the way

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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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