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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The show follows Rauw’s Don Raúl as the young immigrant tries to make it in the big city — and along the way falls in love, experiences betrayal and even gets arrested.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
His most recent outing featured a near triple-double, going for 40 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, adding a pair of steals and blocks along the way.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Every step in the biscuit-making process, from measuring to cutting, plays a role, and some common missteps along the way can cause less-than-ideal results.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Tyrod Taylor could, in theory, raise the likelihood of winning another game somewhere along the way, but there is no upside.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
His most recent outing featured a near triple-double, going for 40 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, adding a pair of steals and blocks along the way.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Every step in the biscuit-making process, from measuring to cutting, plays a role, and some common missteps along the way can cause less-than-ideal results.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Tyrod Taylor could, in theory, raise the likelihood of winning another game somewhere along the way, but there is no upside.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Along the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20the%20way. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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