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as things go

CONJUNCTION
because
Synonyms
WEAK
as as a result of as long as 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

Example Sentences

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It’s not an unusual matter, as things go in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

But as quickly as things go right, they can go wrong, as Myers missed six field goals in 2021, including four from within 44 yards, for a season conversion rate of 73.9%.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2022

Kilmer said he was attracted to PRE work because "it's lucrative — as far as things go in psychology."

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2022

Some industries and some kinds of parts have been worse hit than others as things go on.

From The Verge • Apr. 29, 2022

“Fine. But it’s usually all about her. As long as things go her way, she’s supportive. When they don’t, like you and Conner being friends, she gets mad.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence