Definitions

as long as

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considering adj.
as conj.
because conj.
for conj.
so conj.

ADJECTIVE

considering

Synonyms

STRONG

seeing

WEAK

all in all all things considered as because everything being equal for forasmuch as in consideration of in light of in view of inasmuch as insomuch as now pending since taking into account

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

STRONGEST

because since

STRONG

being cause now

WEAK

considering for for the reason that inasmuch as seeing that whereas

CONJUNCTION

because

Synonyms

WEAK

as as a result of as things go being by cause of by reason of by virtue of considering due to for for the reason that for the sake of in as much as in behalf of in that in the interest of in view of now that on the grounds that over owing to seeing since thanks to through whereas

CONJUNCTION

for

Synonyms

WEAK

as because being considering inasmuch as now since whereas

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

STRONGEST

therefore

WEAK

if only provided that with the purpose that with the result that

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as long as

The union could be certified in less than 30 days as long as no other qualifying organization emerges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Given the complexity and time involved, executors can bill the estate for their time and effort, as long as they follow the state laws, court rules and instructions in the will.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

But the situation has significantly worsened, with blackouts lasting as long as 30 hours in Havana and even days on end in other provinces.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Some people feel the positive effects after just a few minutes; others prefer to do it for as long as 15.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

We’d get there for free, as long as the freight trains ran.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

as long as

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