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as long as

conjunction

  1. so long as; during the time that
  2. inasmuch, since
  3. provided that
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Wiktionary

conj

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long.

    It took three times as long as I expected (= three times longer than I did).

  2. Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).

    I don't mind if he stays there, as long as he cleans up after himself when he's done.

    I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did, as long as you love me

  3. For the entire duration that; while; since.

    As long as you're here, you may as well help me with the garden.

prep

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, long.

    These meetings can last as long as three hours.