as in however
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I really don't want to; nevertheless, I will do it because you asked me to
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Recent Examples of nevertheless
The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.
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Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
In the past five years, the artist’s work has taken the form of increasingly immersive installations that are nevertheless characterized by absence—of sound, light, or a performing figure—and dysfunctional objects (such as representations of cones of light cast in concrete).
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
From patterns in basketry to painting, sculpture and even cave drawings, Indigenous peoples with no written language nevertheless contrive to preserve histories and cultures.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
In the past five years, the artist’s work has taken the form of increasingly immersive installations that are nevertheless characterized by absence—of sound, light, or a performing figure—and dysfunctional objects (such as representations of cones of light cast in concrete).
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
From patterns in basketry to painting, sculpture and even cave drawings, Indigenous peoples with no written language nevertheless contrive to preserve histories and cultures.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nevertheless
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Dallas, however, found the opening goal, then a power-play goal and an against-the-grain tally to secure their home victory and end the Canucks’ three-game win streak.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Houston scored 66 points in regulation, however the Cougars clicked for 13 points in each of the OT sessions en route to a 92-86 double-OT win over the Jayhawks last Saturday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Several behind-the-scenes folks are shown raw, unedited footage of interrogations, which remind you that these monsters are nonetheless fellow human beings.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bentley’s handling of the bridge incident differs from Johnson’s in the book, showing Robert as more of a humanist in an experience that nonetheless will come to haunt him.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Emilia Pérez is certainly not an outlier in the category, though, so be prepared for the kind of awards night chaos that keeps us from crawling under the covers early.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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The brief applause, though, was the first and last time the TikTok phenom (157 million followers and counting) had the spotlight.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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However, Fénix is still under contract with the company despite not wrestling.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The front office is still weighing options for Evans and Moriah Jefferson, who played secondary roles last season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Nevertheless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nevertheless. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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