even now/then
idiom
1
—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.
2
—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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Any additional business development is far off, and even then, would be unique to its location.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Photo : Audi Overlooked in its time and underappreciated even now, the Audi V-8 was the brainchild of legendary overengineer Ferdinand Piëch, who spearheaded the original Audi Quattro.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Photo : Audi Overlooked in its time and underappreciated even now, the Audi V-8 was the brainchild of legendary overengineer Ferdinand Piëch, who spearheaded the original Audi Quattro.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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
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“Even now/then.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20now%2Fthen. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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