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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

We fail to understand and are proud to be along the ride to doom.

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2025

A new “Bridget Jones’s Diary” movie is officially a go, and original stars Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant will be along for the ride.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

The strongest winds — likely around 45 mph — will be along the coast and areas from Port Townsend northward.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023

He was really fun to be along with.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2023

“Grace and Wayne will be along, too,” she continued, ticking our neighbors off on her fingers.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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