as long as
conjunction
1
: provided that
can do as they like as long as they have a B average
2
: inasmuch as, since
as long as you're going, I'll go too
Synonyms
Examples of as long as in a Sentence
as long as I've got my boots on, I might as well go out and get the firewood
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
The Eagles knew Williams would give them a chance as long as everyone else handled their duties.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
That’s because for as long as the Dodgers play in Los Angeles, and for as long as there are Latinos in this city, his legacy will live on forever.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
As of 2024, families can roll over unused 529 funds to the account beneficiary’s Roth individual retirement account, without triggering income taxes or penalties, as long as the 529 plan has been open for at least 15 years.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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