He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
It's always a pleasure to see you.
I can always tell when he's upset.
This area is always filled with tourists.
Things won't always go as planned.
You're always welcome to stay with us.
He has always been a good friend to me.
Life won't always be this easy.
I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
Isn't that what you've always wanted?
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In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.βπ Image Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 That is a tangible piece of culture that Close and the coaching staff can always savor.βπ Image Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026 As part of a family so entrenched in UCLA tradition, Jaquez has always thought Los Angeles college basketball was on top of the world.βπ Image Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 But Disneyβs always been about going home.βπ Image Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for always
Word History
Etymology
Middle English alwayes, from alwey
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of always was
before the 12th century
