even if
idiom
—used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
I'm going to the party even if it rains.
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Coombs brings a long resume and deep regional ties, even if his special teams units at Cincinnati weren’t remarkable.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025
Note that the quality may deteriorate over time, even if the item is safe to eat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
But even if the victories come, unreliable blocking will chip away at any quarterback’s game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
By analyzing a country's per-visitor spending, the report offers insight into where travelers are willing to spend more – even if less people visit overall – because of the high-value travel experience.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2025
Note that the quality may deteriorate over time, even if the item is safe to eat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
But even if the victories come, unreliable blocking will chip away at any quarterback’s game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
By analyzing a country's per-visitor spending, the report offers insight into where travelers are willing to spend more – even if less people visit overall – because of the high-value travel experience.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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