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 This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. Barak Ravid, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 Imagine a snake as long as a school bus gliding silently through a prehistoric seaway, stalking its prey. Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 The matter faces further complications, considering that Williams Companies, the company behind the pipeline project, has refused to pursue it as long as Hochul opposes it. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 There were 16 lead changes and the game was tied 12 times, although the Aztecs had the lead for almost twice as long as Wyoming and never trailed in the overtimes. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as long as

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“As long as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20long%20as. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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