as always
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—used to say that something was expected because it always happens
As always, dinner was delicious.
Your children, as always, were very well-behaved.
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Its hate couture week in Paris and, as always, beauty is the perfect partner accompanying high-fashion looks.
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Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Celebrities, as always, are frequently brought in to help amplify a brand’s message.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
When Copenhagen Fashion Week held its opening reception on Monday afternoon, there were just as many cheek kisses and Champagne glasses as always.
—Rikke Agnete Dam, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Thanks, as always, for reading.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Celebrities, as always, are frequently brought in to help amplify a brand’s message.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
When Copenhagen Fashion Week held its opening reception on Monday afternoon, there were just as many cheek kisses and Champagne glasses as always.
—Rikke Agnete Dam, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Thanks, as always, for reading.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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“As always.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20always. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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