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Meanings of along in English

Spanish
a lo largo

With a forward motion.

a lo largo
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Examples for "on"
Examples for "on"
1
The possible effect on human health is a problem of current debate.
Pubmed
2
Energy Future began work on a new bankruptcy plan earlier this year.
Reuters
3
Different products offer different terms and conditions, and operate on different models.
The Irish Times
4
FRANCE: What is the French position on possible military conflict with Iraq?
The Irish Times
5
South Australia, in particular, had increased 60 per cent year on year.
News.com.au
Usage of along in English
1
He was grateful; along its relatively clear way they made good time.
Blood and Bone
2
Sain had formed Future Capital along with Future Group few years ago.
Reuters
3
In Europe, the process is further along, as the Greek example shows.
The Guardian
4
However, there are also differences along political party lines in this case.
The Guardian
5
This year, however, market tumult has hurt Paulson along with many others.
Reuters
6
Back then Hungary, along with Poland, led half of Europe towards freedom.
The Guardian
7
Then Jake came along and right away mentioned exactly the right place.
Lonesome dove
8
Whether they can bring more strident members along is a different question.
Reuters
9
The Fawcett Society should consider pursuing a test case along these lines.
The Guardian
10
But the issue has divided the state Democratic party along urban-rural lines.
Reuters
11
Officials said the buildup was necessary to increase security along the border.
The Irish Times
12
Light work is still going on along the pipeline's right of way.
Reuters
13
It's muddling along with unresolved questions about the future of nuclear power.
Reuters
14
Sometimes, a range of products comes along at exactly the right time.
The Irish Times
15
He asked how far along she was and I said four months.
The stand
16
We know what happens when countries split along these lines: Trump happens.
News.com.au
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Along through the time
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Common
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Common
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Common
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