along the way

phrase

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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In perhaps the most likely outcome, humans will continue to be responsible for many discoveries, often aided by AI along the way. — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026 Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 If the AIs want economic control eventually, but know that humans will resist along the way, they could be motivated to cement power faster. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 For all the rock in their sound, Dexter and the Moonrocks still live in Texas, playing shows in the Texas country market, and earning the respect of their peers in that scene along the way. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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