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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Gellar is television royalty, and as such, fans will watch her in just about anything.
From Salon
It wasn't a burden as such, but an unnecessary weight of expectation.
From BBC
Some other pledges throw forward to the future, and are as such difficult to evaluate right now.
From BBC
Limbic’s products aren’t considered medical devices, and so can’t be regulated as such, Harper said, adding that Limbic is engaging with the Food and Drug Administration and won’t shy away from regulation.
“If it quacks like a duck, it’s probably sports betting and it ought to be regulated as such.”
From MarketWatch
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