as long as

as in now
for the reason that as long as I've got my boots on, I might as well go out and get the firewood

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Recent Examples of as long as When connected to high-speed charging, a battery’s state of charge slows as the battery approaches 100%, so that last 15-20% can take as long as half-an-hour to charge. Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025 This represents her chance to break the all-time record and win her fourth Best Actress prize, as long as the film’s campaign actually runs her in lead rather than supporting. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025 But executive orders are temporary, lasting only as long as the president remains in office. Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2025 This page has stood for free international trade with a minimum of hindrance to open markets for as long as this page has existed. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for as long as 

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