as in however
in spite of that
I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good
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Adverb
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For bride-to-be Seth, however, the decision to tie the knot in her motherland is not a political one.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026 -
Over time, however, the disease has spread across the East Coast and Midwest, with diagnoses reaching 35 states.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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That his hands nevertheless improved while hobbled might be a harbinger for what the total package can become if Kincaid avoids the injury report.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The experimental documentary would nevertheless grow to become revered by filmmakers, and in 2015 it was added to the National Film Registry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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That probably won’t be the biggest problem for the campaign, though.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The former model-actress isn’t far away, though.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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Graf nonetheless agreed to the defense team's request for a postponement in the hearing, which is expected to take up to four days — moving it from the week of May 18 to early July.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Republican Party is widely expected to keep its majority in both chambers, but nonetheless, there are still a few interesting primary races to watch.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Adverb
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Putting words on the page seems too low stakes to get worked up about, and yet the terror of saying something taboo—or just being boring—feels like a terrible fate to most writers.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Authorities have not yet determined what caused the incident, but early reports suggest the hovercraft may have become unstable after moving onto thin ice near the shoreline.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howbeit. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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