even though
idiom
—used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"
She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.
I'm going even though it may rain.
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This, even though the Supreme Court last week unanimously upheld the order — as had a three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals a few days earlier.
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
Some secular faculty from out of state have historically taken a defensive posture toward the Church, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City—punching up against the dominant conservative religious group, even though Latter-day Saints are a religious minority in the United States.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Joel helps Maria oversee construction for new living quarters in Jackson for the steady stream of new residents seeking refuge from the fungal apocalypse, even though Joel believes Maria is letting in people too fast to house.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
The temperature inside the Ehrlich family's car was recorded at 96.2 degrees at 3:45 p.m. that day, even though the air temperature outside in Lakewood, New Jersey, was 67.8 degrees, the affidavit said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
Some secular faculty from out of state have historically taken a defensive posture toward the Church, which is headquartered in Salt Lake City—punching up against the dominant conservative religious group, even though Latter-day Saints are a religious minority in the United States.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Joel helps Maria oversee construction for new living quarters in Jackson for the steady stream of new residents seeking refuge from the fungal apocalypse, even though Joel believes Maria is letting in people too fast to house.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
The temperature inside the Ehrlich family's car was recorded at 96.2 degrees at 3:45 p.m. that day, even though the air temperature outside in Lakewood, New Jersey, was 67.8 degrees, the affidavit said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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