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.
Examples of even though in a Sentence
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Popular on Variety And even though Hollywood’s labor issues have been resolved, it’s never been harder for the independent producers and financiers who flock to Cannes each year looking to make and then sell their movies.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2024
Yet even though the proposal no longer exists, the company is still pursuing the lawsuit, running up its own and its adversaries’ legal bills.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The new study found that most law enforcement seizures of fentanyl took place in the western U.S., even though historically, law enforcement seizures have been less common in that part of the country.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 14 May 2024
Our heel stayed in place and our toes had ample wiggle room — no chafing or blisters to report here, even though this has been par for the course with other shoes.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Crime reported from nearly 6,000 universities throughout the U.S. rose about 8% from 2019 nationally, even though enrollments dipped during that same time frame.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The move put the NBA front and center in national debates over civil and civic rights, even though the league had been politicized for decades.
—TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Despite the theory being widely debunked, the conspiracy has taken hold in MAGA and increasingly mainstream right-wing circles, with speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently announcing a bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections—even though that is not an issue.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
One version of the proposal includes language prohibiting non-citizens from voting on state constitutional amendments, even though they currently aren’t allowed to cast ballots.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2024
Yet even though the proposal no longer exists, the company is still pursuing the lawsuit, running up its own and its adversaries’ legal bills.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
The new study found that most law enforcement seizures of fentanyl took place in the western U.S., even though historically, law enforcement seizures have been less common in that part of the country.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 14 May 2024
Our heel stayed in place and our toes had ample wiggle room — no chafing or blisters to report here, even though this has been par for the course with other shoes.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Crime reported from nearly 6,000 universities throughout the U.S. rose about 8% from 2019 nationally, even though enrollments dipped during that same time frame.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The move put the NBA front and center in national debates over civil and civic rights, even though the league had been politicized for decades.
—TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Despite the theory being widely debunked, the conspiracy has taken hold in MAGA and increasingly mainstream right-wing circles, with speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently announcing a bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections—even though that is not an issue.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
One version of the proposal includes language prohibiting non-citizens from voting on state constitutional amendments, even though they currently aren’t allowed to cast ballots.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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