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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"Low-income countries are especially at risk of food insecurity; some may need more external support -- even as such assistance has been declining," the report said.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
It presented each of the fund managers with a list of loans to companies it identified as software companies that the funds didn’t identify as such.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
It wasn't a burden as such, but an unnecessary weight of expectation.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Gellar is television royalty, and as such, fans will watch her in just about anything.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
The Wall had no gates as such, neither here at Castle Black nor anywhere along its three hundred miles.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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