The phrase "remained as a" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. The phrase is typically used to describe a person or thing that has held onto its original or intended status or purpose despite outside influence or change. For example, "The old house had remained as a museum despite several offers from developers to purchase it.".
It remained as a lifelong commitment to Israel.
Although he officially retired 19 years ago, he has remained as a consultant.
At that point, only the Federal Reserve remained as a buyer of United States Treasury debt.
Until recently, a lovely little landscape around the Villa Aurora remained as a memento.
Jacobitism thereafter declined as a serious political force but remained as a sentiment.
He remained as a regular judge until 1987, when he retired to a senior judgeship.
Mr. Schrager stepped down as chief executive in 2005 but remained as a consultant until March of this year.
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