How to Use along the way in a Sentence

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  • Of course, there were some mimicked coughs and slights along the way.
    — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 29 Mar. 2023
  • It can also be used to unclog pipes or filter out debris that gets stuck along the way.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The movie was praised for staying true to the game’s vibe while also having lots of great humor along the way.
    — Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
  • How excellent, though, when big dreamers land every stepping stone along the way.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Perseverance will pause to check out the sights and do science investigations along the way.
    — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Many needed an adviser who not only helped them with registration and financial aid, but also who kept up with their progress along the way.
    — Rebecca Griesbach | , al, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Players shouldn't just expect skins either, keep a sharp eye out for any quests and clues along the way that may or may not give hints about the MCU's future.
    — Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Now 36, Osment is the rare example of a star who’s crossed from child acting to serious work as an adult, and with few disasters along the way.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
  • There have been exceptions along the way, including former first round pick Taco Charlton, but for the most part the Cowboys have gotten the most out of their draft picks.
    — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 10 Apr. 2023
  • So basically, with each payment to Cohen, there were basically three notations and there are a couple of extra notations along the way.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Rachel soaked in the cheers along the way, even as the miles took a toll.
    — Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • At some point along the way, the giant broke in two at the knees.
    — Daniel T. Ksepka, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Her stint as an artist at the bomber plant was a stop along the way.
    — Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024
  • Are there any any costars who've pushed you along the way?
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 12 July 2023
  • The first stops along the way are the laundry room and a mudroom with a half bath.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
  • Somewhere along the way, a medic treated the boy’s leg.
    — USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
  • But the walking path is serene, and the scenery along the way is beautiful.
    — Essence, 21 June 2024
  • What ensues is a decade of chaos and care, with many secrets along the way.
    — USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • And along the way, artists and creators alike dreamed up the manicures to match.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2024
  • And they’re warned that about half of them are going to die along the way, and that’s what happens.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The films have also jumped around in time, switched leads and leveled a whole bunch of CG cities along the way.
    — Good Housekeeping, 22 Apr. 2023
  • And how much were the original songs rewritten along the way?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
  • And their mental health was a critical piece of it along the way.
    — Women's Health, 19 June 2023
  • The used hydrogen and the icky components that it’s picked up along the way.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 4 Oct. 2023
  • But this past year that Flaco thrived on his own and captured hearts along the way.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Set short-term goals every four weeks to measure your progress along the way.
    — Christian Jones, Ms, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
  • There are at least eight signs along the way telling you that dogs are not allowed on the trail, so do not bring one!
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
  • Each step along the way, Tongi has impressed the heck out of the judges, and grown in confidence.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2023
  • To appreciate not just the big steps along the way but the smaller ones — the feel of those fish scales — is to live.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2023
  • One of the teams the Mavericks defeated along the way was Mitchell’s Utah Jazz.
    — Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023

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