as long as

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 Now, with only a few games left and the chance for a first-round bye looming, the team will be focused on keeping its win streak going for as long as possible. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 The new route will run every 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours, cutting down on wait times as long as 75 minutes for some riders. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025 Martha Stewart has been sharing advice for as long as she's been famous. Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025 Removing everything took about half as long as putting it on. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as long as
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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
  • 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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