as in now
for the reason that
as long as I've got my boots on, I might as well go out and get the firewood
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Recent Examples of as long as
Most health insurers would likely still cover vaccines, even if the shots become optional in Florida, as long as federal policies don’t change.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
But his mid-level Hot 100 hit song will charm audiences for as long as people like to laugh and spend time in the company of friends.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Without a contract in place, the city would have to conduct a request for proposals when money does become available — a process that could take as long as a year.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The Yankees are better with Volpe on the roster, so Boone is going to continue trotting him out there as long as his shoulder is playable.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
But his mid-level Hot 100 hit song will charm audiences for as long as people like to laugh and spend time in the company of friends.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Without a contract in place, the city would have to conduct a request for proposals when money does become available — a process that could take as long as a year.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
The Yankees are better with Volpe on the roster, so Boone is going to continue trotting him out there as long as his shoulder is playable.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for as long as
inasmuch as
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Given the caveat that these games are more for coaches to use as evaluation tools inasmuch as starters will see little if any time, results may vary.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This aligns with broader industry trends, inasmuch as digital transformation in oil and gas is expected to grow by 31% over the next five years.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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