as long as
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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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Also, so long as . Since, because, as in Please pick up some milk as long as you are going to the store , or So long as you're here, you might as well stay for dinner .
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Also, so long as ; just so . Provided that, as in As long as you don't expect it by tomorrow, I'll make the drawing , or So long as sales are greater than returns, the company will make a profit , or You may have another cookie, just so you don't take the last one . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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That meant operators could shield themselves from much liability as long as they took steps to make them as safe as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Affected industries would be supported "as long as it takes and whatever it takes", he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
We purchased it so she could afford to live there for as long as she is able.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Al-Kaabi said Sunday that repairs to the damaged gas-to-liquids facility are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, while restoring the two damaged LNG trains could take as long as three years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Danny lingered in the map room as long as he could.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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