even now/then

idiom

—used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time

They are even now preparing for his arrival.

Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.

—used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected

We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.

Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.

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But even then, building brand new power plants is a very expensive undertaking. —

David Szondy, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024 But even then, skepticism surrounding the shots was starting to take root — including among Trump’s supporters. —

Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 But even then, the Huskies didn’t have to play three games in three days, with little time to adjust and refocus. —

Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024 Their dream was passionately fought for, and achieved only by some, and even then, only through the blood, sweat, and tears of many. —

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