Definition
as long as: on the condition that, providing that, if; as much time as
You can keep the car as long as you want. I have 3 other cars I can use.
Our business will continue to prosper as long as the economic situation does not change, in which case we will all need to find new jobs.
- "It is guaranteed to prevent crime (as long as it's used in combination with several other methods, which I am also researching)."
- "I am quite happy to consider any of the above options, as long as it's number 4."
- "The future doesn't look bright for the Delavigne Corporation - at least as long as Bruno Delavigne remains behind the steering wheel."
- "As long as Roger isn't touching the accounts, we'll be fine."
- "And finally, as long as you're removing junk from the building, why don't you help Horatio clear out some of the junk from his office?"
- "Sometimes I feel the company itself could be burning down, but as long as everything looked good on paper they would be satisfied."
- "You can come over, as long as you bring some rum, some rubber gloves and a towel."
- "And as long as I've got my suit and tie"
- "Philip, feel free to bring a date, as long as she doesn't mind that we talk a little business."
- "We have always benefited from a healthy tourist industry, and as long as our city remains an attractive tourist destination we will continue to do so."
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