"per usual" meaning in English

See per usual in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: Ellipsis of per what is usual. Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en|per what is usual}} Ellipsis of per what is usual Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} per usual (not comparable)
  1. As is usually the case. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: as usual, as per usual Coordinate_terms: as always
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