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along

[uh-lawng, uh-long] / əˈlɔŋ, əˈlɒŋ /
ADVERB
ahead
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms


ADVERB
near
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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"I had no one to talk to all day -- to the point my mouth almost felt stale from not speaking. But then this little one came along and chatters with me all the time."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

At the store level, some workers said the company has pushed them to sell more popular retail items like squeezy children’s toys, along with drinks and take-home meals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Evacuation warnings are in place in residential areas of Oceanside along the base’s southern perimeter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I've personally noticed a big decline in wildlife, fish and bird life in and along the river and now we know why," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The doctor offers Phineas $1,000 for the pocketful of pebbles that Phineas has collected walking along the Black River near town.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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