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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Almost everyone—from Rio's iconic mate gelado (ice tea) vendors to toll booths along the way—takes cards.
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María Cristina Lalonde, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
But the family is still holding out hope that the bunny and device were separated along the way.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Bespoke Investment Group co-founder Paul Hickey has reason to believe the market has more room to run next year, but said investors should be ready for twists along the way.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
As for Curtis, her big-screen debut didn't come until the actress was 19, and her parents were there to offer guidance along the way.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
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María Cristina Lalonde, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
But the family is still holding out hope that the bunny and device were separated along the way.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Bespoke Investment Group co-founder Paul Hickey has reason to believe the market has more room to run next year, but said investors should be ready for twists along the way.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
As for Curtis, her big-screen debut didn't come until the actress was 19, and her parents were there to offer guidance along the way.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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