all the time
Idioms-
Also, all the while . Throughout a specific period, as in All the time the music was playing she tapped her foot , or The baby slept all the while the fire was being put out . [Late 1400s]
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Continuously, without interruption, as in That old refrigerator is running all the time .
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Frequently, repeatedly, as in He goes to that store all the time .
Example Sentences
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Since then, I see him around all the time because Derek is absolutely everywhere - at every show and every event.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“Because sharks are around people in the water all the time now, we think that they can actually identify people,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
War is now happening everywhere, all the time, and involves the whole globe in some way.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
These are active projects with new versions rolling out all the time.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Mostly because I wanted to see her all the time, but also, I really did miss having friends at school.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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