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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Here are some examples of key cuts: Department of Interior At the Interior department, which includes the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Geological Survey, the budget would be cut by almost a third, even though it's slated to take on services now provided by other agencies. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 10 May 2025 To me, writing music is immortalizing memories, but this song specifically — the lyrics teleport me over and over again to that same place and bring me so much peace, for some reason, [even though] is a super sad song. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 9 May 2025 Your skin is one of the most common areas where the inflammation will be apparent, even though ulcerative colitis can affect any part of your body, including your eyes, lungs, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025 Parents with an intellectual disability face removal rates as high as 70 to 80%, even though IQ is not correlated with parental capacity. Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for even though

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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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