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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The living legend wasn’t looking to turn back the clock and stave off Father Time, even though father — and son — are tied for the lead with former PNC winners Bernhard Langer and son Jason and Vijay Singh and son Qass at 13-under par playing a scramble format. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024 That’s true even though junior colleges are not NCAA member institutions, and their football program’s quality of play and their players’ NIL opportunities often pale in comparison to D-1. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024 Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 Also in attendance: Nashville architect Alan Dooley, who helped the church win a historic designation for the building, and that allowed Metro Codes to issue permits for the rebuild, even though the building is (clearly) in a floodway. The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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