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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"When I've had my braids when I was younger, people would come up to me all the time and ask and I'd be writing the phone numbers down."
From BBC
Since then, I see him around all the time because Derek is absolutely everywhere - at every show and every event.
From BBC
“OpenClaw and other agents that are left to their own devices to make decisions need to be supervised all the time,” Mamut said.
I used to reach out all the time.
From Literature
“In my experience,” he continues, “kids and parents get into arguments all the time. Even if he’s wrong, he is your dad. I’m sure he just wants what’s best for you.”
From Literature
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