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as is

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  1. Just the way it is, with no changes. For example, We saved a few dollars by buying the floor sample on an as is basis. This expression is used of goods to be sold that may be slightly worn, damaged, or otherwise less than perfect.


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The prospectus filing includes myriad warnings for investors and traders, as is standard.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

The rescue teams from across the globe that descended upon this strip of coast are long gone, as is international attention to the plight of La Guaira.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Still, cost escalation is a key downside risk, as is the possibility that the deal with Genesis is terminated for unexpected reasons, Jarden says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron said France would "rebuild" and his government would "be there for as long as is needed".

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

In his album I find a photo of him on hajj with his hair shaved, as is typical of pilgrims.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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