as well
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In addition, besides, also. For example, Mary is going to Italy and to France as well , or A fine conductor, he plays the violin as well . [1300s]
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With an equal or similar result, as in Since he can't get there in time, he might as well stay at home , or It's just as well that you came today, since Harry is here, too . [1400s]
Example Sentences
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The loss includes a $3.6 billion charge tied to the end of Ford’s joint electric-vehicle battery venture with SK Group, as well as around $500 million in charges tied to electric-vehicle program cancellations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Moreover, the filing claims that the new entity reneged on a number of promises, including that members would keep their lifetime voting rights as well as their lifetime tickets to the award show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
She is seeking damages for the misuse of her private information and breaches of data protection rules, as well as a court order requiring the company to find and remove any remaining online images.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Overall the fashion and leather goods division, which includes Gucci as well as Balenciaga, Brioni and McQueen, saw steady sales on a comparable basis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“If we’re stuck in here now, we might as well use the time.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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