so much as

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Like mise en place, it doesn’t require rigor so much as a few simple habits: wipe spills as they happen; keep a bowl nearby for scraps; let a sink of warm, soapy water quietly do its work; put tools away the moment they’re finished earning their keep.

From Salon

Why it’s vital: If you so much as nodded your head to its joyous soundtrack, you instinctively know the answer to that question.

From Salon

“We knew that she was ready to step into the light. We knew this was going to be her time. She’s grown so much as a person, an artist and a writer,” said Riddick-Tynes, over the phone.

From Los Angeles Times

France added that now “we can get back to focusing on what we really love, and that’s racing, and we spent a lot of time not really focused on that so much as we needed to be. I feel like we made a very good decision here together and we have a big opportunity to continue growing the sport.”

From Los Angeles Times

IBM, for its part, won’t so much as name any of its rivals.

From Barron's