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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The Miraval team had offered such a poor resolution, and even then, the mere $290 wasn’t refunded or processed. —

Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 Passengers booked through Hawaiian Airlines' Premium Airport Service are the only ones who know how to find it—and even then, they're escorted to the lounge, adding to the mystery and exclusivity. —

Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 There are interviews and mixers, and even then, there's no guarantee of acceptance. —

Steve Hartman, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024 But even then, the building’s age circumscribed what NBT could do with it—and, by extension, its possibilities as a company. —

Marley Marius, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even now/then

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