1. In the actual state of affairs and often contrary to expectations
   "he might have been killed; as it is he was severely injured"

Encyclopedia: As it is

• blue-grey
• blue-headed vireo
• blue-lilac
• blue-pencil
• blue-purple
• blue-ribbon
• blue-rinse
• blue-sky
• blue-violet
• blue-white
• blue-winged teal
• blueback salmon
• Bluebeard
• bluebell
• blueberry
• chip shot
• chipboard
• Chipewyan
• chipmunk
• chipolata
• chipotle
• Chippendale
• chipper
• Chippewa
• Chippewaian