even so

as in however
in spite of that I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it

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Recent Examples of even so But even so, Songs From the Vault still claims one of the top debuts of the week, coming in as the tenth-highest new title on the roster. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Expectations are for some disinflation, but even so a March interest rate cut is viewed as extremely unlikely. Simon Moore, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 But even so, some aspects of the franchise had to remain for the fourth and likely final installment. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025 Whale Rider director Niki Caro plays with the notion that no one is a fiercer warrior than a mom protecting her young, but even so, The Mother is a replacement-level event film trying to cash in on a trendy action style. Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for even so
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  • Some states, however, have sought to restrict recording of law enforcement by passing buffer zone laws that mandate bystanders keep a certain distance from police activity.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images Now, however, Chosen seems to have a real chance to make the Niners' roster, and Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic recently discussed the possibility.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
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  • Not a great one, though, and almost certainly not a bonafide threat to bring the Lombardi Trophy back home to 1265 Lombardi Ave., Lambeau Field’s address.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
  • More than anything though, this book is a love letter to queerness and found family.
    Kelly Sundberg August 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Another boon for Hong Kong A Shein listing in Hong Kong would nevertheless mark a boon for the the semi-autonomous territory, which has emerged this year as one of the top listing locations globally .
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Yes: Trump has been impeached twice before, and nevertheless leveraged a broken and fathomlessly corrupt political order to reclaim the presidency.
    Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • During the final years of the Ed Orgeron era and since Brian Kelly became head coach, LSU fans have seen that starting the season with a loss rarely leads to success—last year, the Tigers still finished with nine wins despite an opening setback.
    Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Tickets for the Traverse City Food Festival grand tasting, 1- 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 are still available at traversecity.com.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The company’s earnings nonetheless remain robust, with the drugmaker reporting 67% year-on-year sales growth at constant exchange rates of 19.53 billion Danish kroner ($3.03 billion) in quarterly results published earlier this month.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Woodruff’s rehab nonetheless required patience and acceptance.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Looking for stimulating yet inexpensive things to do with your family in September?
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The Enquirer reached out to Kings Island for more information and has yet to receive a response.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2025

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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