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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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.
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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
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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
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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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