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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

the usage of "as"

Could anyone please explain the usage of "as" used in the following sentence? I surmise the first "as" means because, and the second and third ones something like while. Thank you.

"But that policy ultimately changed, as Turkey worked to secure its borders, under pressure from its allies as it took in millions of Syrian refugees and as terrorist attacks rocked the country."

And one more, incidentally. Why is "," (comma) necessary just before "under pressure from..."? Is it a must in this kind of context? I am much confused, actually.

source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/02/world/europe/istanbul-nightclub-attack.html?ref=world&_r=0
  

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" I interpret them all as 'when' "while" or "during the time that' The sentence is poorly written in my opinion.

— AlpheccaStars

  • " I interpret them all as 'when' "while" or "during the time that' The sentence is poorly written in my opinion.
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"But that policy ultimately changed, during the time that Turkey worked to secure its borders, (Comma is unnecessary) under pressure from its allies when it was taking in millions of Syrian refugees and when terrorist attacks rocked the country."

I interpret them all as 'when' "while" or "during the time that'
The sentence is poorly written in my opinion.
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Dear AlpheccaStars,

Thank you very much for your time and brief explanation.

R.V.
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Ray VirginThank you very much for your time and brief concise explanation.
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Dear teechr,
Again, thank you for the correction!
H.R.V
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