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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And somewhere along the way, his music became part of my identity, too. — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will be providing updates throughout the weekend as the storm makes its way across the region, soaking the South in rain and taking out trees and power lines along the way. — AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Language skills can make traveling more rewarding, introduce her to different cultures, and provide an impressive personal or professional skill along the way. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 But along the way, money and fame appeared to become the goal, not a means to an end. — John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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