just as

Idioms  

1. In precisely the same way as. For example, He's signing his name just as he's always done it . [Early 1600s]

2. Also, just so . To the same degree as. For example, Jim's running just as fast as his friend , or He intended to give them just so much work as they could do in a day . [Late 1600s] Also see just so .

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Example Sentences

The key risk for Europe is rising competition with Asia for LNG cargoes just as the region seeks to refill depleted storage ahead of winter.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We need to balance that out, and we need to be proud that... a career can be just as strong in these fields of plumbing and electricians."

From BBC

"There are therapists that offer particular therapies, but self-help strategies can be just as effective. And one of the best ones is finding other people who suffer with the same thing."

From BBC

The weekslong run-up in global oil prices has raised inflation expectations from Washington to Wall Street, just as the U.S. economy showed some signs of slowing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Williams says his approach to management is just as enthralling.

From BBC

Related Words

• equally
• similarly
• to the same degree