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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That’s pretty gross—but even then you’re not guaranteed to get infected. —

Chris Haslam, WIRED, 19 Feb. 2025 The team can create more cap space by making a collection of roster moves, but even then, Carolina will still be around the middle of the league in spending capability. —

Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Feb. 2025 But the busy Vera story only really intersects with the Keith and Manfred side toward the end, and even then, not in an emotionally satisfying or substantial way. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025 And even then Trump would have to be appointed Vice President, like Gerald Ford was, before ascending to the Presidency. —

Chad De Guzman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for even now/then

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