as long as

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

“But it’s really expensive. That’s the most I’ve paid for as long as I can remember.”

From Los Angeles Times

Analysts see prices staying high and supplies disrupted as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Depending on where you end up parking, the walk to the office can be as long as 20-30 minutes, Amici said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors could look to add above the double bottom pivot at $17.89, while maintaining a bullish stance as long as the stock holds above $15.75.

From Barron's

Sturgeon said becoming Scotland's first female first minister in 2014 was the highlight of her parliamentary career, describing it as "an honour, a privilege that will always be, for as long as I live, very special to me".

From BBC

Related Words

• because
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