as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

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Foley points out that Lauren’s family has been endless inspiration, and many of his businesses were based on them, such as how shopping with his wife Ricky inspired his entry into womenswear, while becoming a father spurred the launch of his children’s collections. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 Jax said students in the MARC program spend part of their mornings at the coffee shop learning how to greet customers, how to properly wash dishes and take on other tasks such as how to make coffee drinks and stock the pastry cases. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 In multiple series, who’s available has become just as important as how teams are playing. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 But Apple has yet to lay out a broader AI strategy, such as how artificial intelligence will shape new products and make the company money. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as how

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as how was in 1748

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“As how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20how. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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