as was
idiom
British, informal
: formerly : originally
—used after a former name
Myanmar—Burma as was.
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Hira, who plays the would-be throne-stealer Ishido Kazunari, was a somewhat more surprising selection alongside Asano in the supporting category, as was the scene-stealing veteran Japanese actor Tokuma Nishioka.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
And the contenders aren’t divided into factions around one all-important policy issue like development, as was the case in Tempe’s recent council election.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
Independent, gun-toting women were prominent on the rugged frontier, as was cross-dressing and expansive gender expression.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 July 2024
The score was tied 1-1, as was the race for the Golden Boot.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2024
And the contenders aren’t divided into factions around one all-important policy issue like development, as was the case in Tempe’s recent council election.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
Independent, gun-toting women were prominent on the rugged frontier, as was cross-dressing and expansive gender expression.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 July 2024
The score was tied 1-1, as was the race for the Golden Boot.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
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“As was.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20was. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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