1. As things are, it's more or less useless.

2. The truth of it was, as miserable as things were, I just wanted to say I had been there.

3. As things are, he has not only to invent his method, but also do most of the spadework for himself.

4. Then, just as things were getting really interesting, he took a vow of silence.

5. As soon as things are really good, I always have a feeling the rug is about to be pulled out from under me.

6. As things are, we cannot put the plan into practice.

7. As things are, we don't expect to have to evacuate any more.http://

8. We can do nothing about it as things are what they are now.

9. As things are, I shall not invest any money in the coal mine.

10. As things are, we can finish the work another week.

11. As things are, we can finish the work in another week.

12. As complex as things are today, everything will be more complex tomorrow.

13. As things are, it is only the rich who can buy books.

14. The house builders have no pressing need to increase sales as they are making good money as things are.