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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Lopetegui was asked to continue taking training anyway, even though his fate was assured.
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Phil Hay, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The losses also could prompt insurers to further raise premiums, even though some insurers already have been granted big rate hikes, such as a 34% increase Allstate received last year.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Stocks shrugged off inflation concerns U.S. stocks eked out a small gain on Wednesday even though the 10-year Treasury yield touched to its highest since April following the release of the Fed’s minutes.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Last year, the attorney general of Texas was impeached on 16 charges and acquitted on all of them even though there was compelling evidence of his guilt.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Phil Hay, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The losses also could prompt insurers to further raise premiums, even though some insurers already have been granted big rate hikes, such as a 34% increase Allstate received last year.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Stocks shrugged off inflation concerns U.S. stocks eked out a small gain on Wednesday even though the 10-year Treasury yield touched to its highest since April following the release of the Fed’s minutes.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Last year, the attorney general of Texas was impeached on 16 charges and acquitted on all of them even though there was compelling evidence of his guilt.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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