as long as

1. Also, so long as . Since, because, as in Please pick up some milk as long as you are going to the store , or So long as you're here, you might as well stay for dinner .

2. For the period of time that, as in You may keep the book as long as you want , that is, keep it for whatever time you wish to. [Early 1400s]

3. Also, so long as ; just so . Provided that, as in As long as you don't expect it by tomorrow, I'll make the drawing , or So long as sales are greater than returns, the company will make a profit , or You may have another cookie, just so you don't take the last one . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

Dr Miron suggested that while the Kremlin would suffer a domestic political cost for as long as the incursion continued, Russia’s general staff had been keen to keep Ukraine’s forces tied down in Kursk as its forces made gains elsewhere along the front line.

From BBC

California law requires that ballots be counted as long as they are postmarked by election day and arrive at the registrar’s office within a week of the election.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking at the G20 summit, Sir Keir said the UK would "ensure Ukraine has what is needed for as long as needed".

From BBC

Speaking of how there had already been "1,000 days of sacrifice", Sir Keir said the UK would continue to ensure Ukraine has what it needs to fight the war "for as long as it needs".

From BBC

Clarke always says that it doesn't really matter where the goals come from as long as they come.

From BBC

Related Words

• because
• since