as such
Idioms-
In itself, as in The job as such was easy, but required a lot of time . [Mid-1600s]
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In that capacity, as in In the director's absence the assistants, as such, were in charge . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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Limbic’s products aren’t considered medical devices, and so can’t be regulated as such, Harper said, adding that Limbic is engaging with the Food and Drug Administration and won’t shy away from regulation.
“If it quacks like a duck, it’s probably sports betting and it ought to be regulated as such.”
From MarketWatch
The images and videos were generated by AI but not labelled as such, in apparent breach of the platforms' guidelines.
From BBC
He didn’t argue as such, but darted me one of his darkest looks.
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Although endometriosis can be classed as a disability, it is not automatically recognised as such.
From BBC
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