just as
Idioms-
In precisely the same way as. For example, He's signing his name just as he's always done it . [Early 1600s]
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Also, just so . To the same degree as. For example, Jim's running just as fast as his friend , or He intended to give them just so much work as they could do in a day . [Late 1600s] Also see just so .
Example Sentences
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"There won't be any operations if you treat us with respect, if you respect our interests just as we've always tried to respect yours," he said.
From BBC
Balanophora's reproductive strategies are just as unusual as its appearance and lifestyle.
From Science Daily
The fight began late in the evening, just as Alabama was stuffing Oklahoma into a locker in the College Football Playoff.
Economists hope some of this capital will go into research and development, juicing Germany’s productivity growth and seeding startups and new exports—just as U.S. government money helped to sow the seeds of Silicon Valley.
They pressed for home-surveillance footage, combed the city for leads and suspects, and within 24 hours revealed that they had detained a person of interest—and just as quickly backtracked.
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