as long as


For the period of time that, as in You may keep the book as long as you want, that is, keep it for whatever time you wish to. [Early 1400s]

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How to use as long as in a sentence

  • These friends are down there as a sort of permanent arrangement—stop-as-long-as-they-like sort of thing.

  • I want to rent your schooner and your crew as-long-as I-please-to remain.

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