as such
Idioms-
In itself, as in The job as such was easy, but required a lot of time . [Mid-1600s]
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In that capacity, as in In the director's absence the assistants, as such, were in charge . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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Although the IPO should support CXMT's long-term capacity investments, "it is unlikely to ease the current shortage immediately," as such expansion typically takes around a year or longer, Wang added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
While it is not known for sure if the condition has caused his appearance, many have assumed as such, and the description has stuck.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They’re baseball players, and as such, there is no higher honor than winning the World Series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
And as such, Neill was a fount of fascinating stories and notable quotables — products of keeping his eyes open to all of the world’s strange beauty.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Tiber was Rome’s river, on which the city depended for water—for life itself—and as such, of course, was sacred.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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