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be along

Idioms

Will come, will arrive, as in John said he'd be along in a few minutes, or The doctor's report will be along by the end of the week. This phrase always indicates a future event. [Colloquial; early 1800s]

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be along

Nash and Hall came to the ring without the third man at that event, promising their ally would be along soon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025

It might be, along with other factors, including having played 33% more games than at this stage last season.

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2025

Joel Embiid expects to be along for the ride.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024

CBS must be, along with hoping the public is excited enough to defy declining viewership trends for this telecast and awards shows in general.

From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2023

He wasn’t very strong, but he was always so proud to be along.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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