even as

idiom

: at the same time as
They are finishing the job even as we speak.

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But wait times stayed well under an hour statewide in the morning and early afternoon, even as a steady stream of voters filtered through voting locations. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024 Bouchard will remain sheriff even as Oakland County glows a brighter blue with each election. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024 Democrats appear unlikely to break the supermajority at the Statehouse, even as some of the most competitive races remain uncalled. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024 Best Bet to Win Super Bowl 59: Chiefs (+420) FD This is chalk, but the Chiefs are still the best bet to win the Super Bowl, even as the betting favorite. Matt Modi, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even as 

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“Even as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20as. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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