as was
idiom
British, informal
: formerly : originally
—used after a former name
Myanmar—Burma as was.
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But Arendt’s knowledge of the Dreyfus affair was limited, as was her general knowledge of the history of antisemitism in France.
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Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
In those environments, a professional athlete and her team may accept high risk in the short term in service of long-term or long-standing goals — as was likely the case with Vonn.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The front row was rife with ’90s attitude, as was the runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
This year’s election cycle is different from the 2024 election in that economic concerns are top of mind for voters instead of cultural battles, as was the case two years ago.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
In those environments, a professional athlete and her team may accept high risk in the short term in service of long-term or long-standing goals — as was likely the case with Vonn.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The front row was rife with ’90s attitude, as was the runway.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
This year’s election cycle is different from the 2024 election in that economic concerns are top of mind for voters instead of cultural battles, as was the case two years ago.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
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“As was.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20was. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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