as long as I remembered vs as long as i remember

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'As long as I remembered' is used when referring to a specific past event or time in the past. 'As long as I remember' is used when referring to a general ability to recall information or events.

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This phrase is correct when referring to a specific past event or time in the past.

"as long as I remembered"

This phrase is used when talking about remembering something in the past. It indicates that the memory lasted for a certain period of time.

Examples:

As long as I remembered, we used to play in the park every Sunday.
As long as I remembered, she always wore a red dress to the party.

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as long as I remembered
They've lived next door for as long as I can remember.
And as long as I'm cleaning out the family chariot...
Just as long as I get to kill Castle.
I'll be fine as long as I wear a baggy jumper.
I'll endure hardship for you as long as I live.
But as long as I try something...
For as long as I deem necessary' yes.
Figure I'll live as long as I can.
And as long as I'm alive he will remain.
But I swore that I would never... hurt another human as long as I lived.
Well, as long as I'm here...
Your heart shall beat as long as I live.
I understand perfectly, and as long as I'm mayor...
From as long as I can remember, you've always carried us.
Not as long as I'm in charge of this mission.
She begged me to keep going as long as I could.
I'll try to contain its energy as long as I can.
I have defended this bloc as long as I can.
Kept it open as long as I could.
You see, as long as I was alive...

This phrase is correct when referring to a general ability to recall information or events.

"as long as i remember"

This phrase is used when talking about the ability to remember something in general. It indicates an ongoing or continuous ability to recall information.

Examples:

As long as I remember, I have always loved chocolate ice cream.
As long as I remember, he has been working at the company.

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Pretty much as long as I remember.
Have been as long as I remember.
He has always written letters, as long as I remember.
From as long as I remember, I wanted to be someone else.
As long as I remember all the Miles CD covers I saw, the Biches Brew cover always amazed me visually.
Maybe it was my love of the planets or just my dislike for this one... but for as long as I remember I've dreamed of going into space.
For as long as I remember, he's doing the logistics for the company here.
For as long as I remember I have been told I am a Goddess on Earth.
She doesn't care as long as I remember to pick up the check, right?
As long as I remember and he forgets, I have the upper hand.
They've lived next door for as long as I can remember.
From as long as I can remember, you've always carried us.
As long as I can remember, I've had hemorrhoids.
As long as I can remember.
For... as long as I can remember.
And every day, for as long as I can remember...
I've been ashamed of Susan as long as I can remember.
I had it as long as I can remember.
I've been alone for as long as I can remember.
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with photography.

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