as was
idiom
British, informal
: formerly : originally
—used after a former name
Myanmar—Burma as was.
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Instead of South Korea, as was the case in 2024, the defending World Series champions will commence their title defense with a Tokyo two-step.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Stewart, Reed and Mahaney were all part of it, as was Liam McNeeley, who shot just 6-for-20 from the field and 0-for-5 from 3.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Charlie McAvoy was held out of last game due to an upper-body injury, as was Auston Matthews with upper-body soreness.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The county coroner, jailer and treasurer were Black, as was the register of deeds.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Stewart, Reed and Mahaney were all part of it, as was Liam McNeeley, who shot just 6-for-20 from the field and 0-for-5 from 3.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Charlie McAvoy was held out of last game due to an upper-body injury, as was Auston Matthews with upper-body soreness.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The county coroner, jailer and treasurer were Black, as was the register of deeds.
—Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
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“As was.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20was. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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