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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During dives lasting more than 400 seconds at depths of around 80 meters, they maintained higher and steadier heart rates of 20 to 30 beats per minute for as long as 300 seconds.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
The six-year-old economic expansion can’t go on forever, but it can go on for quite a while — as long as the labor market is stable and profits remain high.
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
The new Fitbit Air can last a week on a single charge, while the Oura Ring runs as long as eight days.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Max, from Penylan, Pembrokshire, has been a fan of Sir David for as long as he can remember and said he would watch his documentaries every night before bed as a toddler.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
She was nearly as long as his arm now, and he lurched a little with the weight of her.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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