as was
idiom
British, informal
: formerly : originally
—used after a former name
Myanmar—Burma as was.
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She was endorsed by the IPS teacher’s union, as was Impink for the District 4 seat.
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The tour was canceled, as was one an hour later, and the visitor center closed for the day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The governor can also declare a state of emergency for public health reasons, as was the case during the height of the COVID pandemic.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Some were suspicious about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, as was the case of Billy Gray, 50, a Navy veteran and air conditioning duct installer from Tyler, Texas.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
The tour was canceled, as was one an hour later, and the visitor center closed for the day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The governor can also declare a state of emergency for public health reasons, as was the case during the height of the COVID pandemic.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
Some were suspicious about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, as was the case of Billy Gray, 50, a Navy veteran and air conditioning duct installer from Tyler, Texas.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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“As was.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20was. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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