Examples of 'long as they could' in a sentence

Meaning of "long as they could"

The phrase 'long as they could' means to do something for as much time as possible or until it becomes impossible. It implies that the person or people involved put in a great effort or endured a difficult situation for an extended period

How to use "long as they could" in a sentence

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long as they could
They spent as long as they could exploring.
The burgomasters stayed in office as long as they could.
As long as they could stop this infection.
They made use of us as long as they could.
As long as they could keep it financially going.
They lived as long as they could stand.
A handful of sisters bravely stayed as long as they could.
For as long as they could get away with it.
And followed him as long as they could.
As long as they could be effectively.
They searched as long as they could.
But as long as they could play sport then they were happy.
They held on as long as they could.
So long as they could.
I am sure they held off as long as they could.

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They survived as long as they could by begging or stealing.
I asked them to hold out as long as they could.
Just as long as they could.
A task force worked on the cases as long as they could.
They agreed as long as they could get him in.
They denied and deflected for as long as they could.
As long as they could get enough to eat it looked like they were staying.
Everyone kept the body as long as they could.
As long as they could do it quietly, they were willing to help.
The survivors held out as long as they could.
As long as they could stand up, their main concern was to strike terrible blows.
They delayed this for as long as they could.
As long as they could squeeze us … they knew only the whip and profit.
And they clung to life as long as they could.
As long as they could find the true culprit, they could clear up the misunderstanding.
But they evaded the evidence as long as they could.
As long as they could stay, you see what I mean?
They had been together for as long as they could remember.
And those girls just wanted to ride that wave as long as they could.
They had a good game so long as they could play both sides.
We had them in special training for dancing as long as they could.
Not just once but for as long as they could get away with it.
The empire tried to walk a neutral path for as long as they could.
Such may very well be avoided as long as they could engage corporate life mentors.
Other photographers carried on with Apex as long as they could.
Their " heroism " lasted only as long as they could send thousands to death.
They risked their lives collaborating against the Nazis for as long as they could.
To stop pressing the question… as long as they could keep the little they had.
Many ducked into the water, holding their breath as long as they could.
Itt all looked wonderful to her as long as they could be together.
The prosecution 's known this, and they have kept it quiet as long as they could.
The two had been friends for as long as they could remember.
His family would protest, denying and fighting the truth as long as they could.
Alexius and his guards resisted as long as they could before retreating.
They told participants to ride the bike as long as they could.

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