as long as

1. 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]

2. 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 .

3. 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

As long as baseball is played, a script like this will never be replicated.

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He's famous for his voyage from Peru to London, but it didn't take as long as his journey to the Savoy Theatre.

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"You just have to trust that it's going to come through, as long as you've done the research."

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She told me about two players in particular who can be signed immediately and have the potential to become star players - as long as you have the money.

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Gonzales would be “all about” data sharing, even across the state, as long as the information is shared with “trusted” agencies.

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