even as

idiom

: at the same time as
They are finishing the job even as we speak.

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Shares of Europe defense companies jumped on Monday, pushing Europe’s regional Stoxx 600 index to another record high — even as concerns mount that the continent may not be involved in the highest-level negotiations. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025 Fentanyl remains a killer, even as New Mexico has seen a fall in total overdose deaths across the state, per New Mexico Health. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 Educational attainment The share of all Bachelor's degrees awarded to Black people in recent years has held steady — even as other ethnic groups posted robust gains. Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 17 Feb. 2025 In the meantime, Suarez remains very much available, even as Preller’s asking price likely continues to be significant. Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for even as 

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“Even as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20as. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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