Along
Along adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.
Both words in one sentence
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There were in fact female Harpers before Menolly, but by the time Menolly comes along the population in general (particularly, her own family) is unaware of the precedent.
Source: Jackie Robinson Story - Every once in a while an example comes along that defies the precedent, that's exactly what happened in Coming Up Violet.
Source: Cousin Oliver - Later, Judge Judy created the precedent (along with many many others) of eliminating the court reporter and having the litigants rant directly to the camera.
Source: Confession Cam
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