even if

phrase

used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
I'm going to the party even if it rains.

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But even if you’re tempted to drown your chicken in the sweet and savory cranberry barbecue sauce, try to hold a little back. Justin Brown, AJC.com, 12 July 2026 The law allows for buildings up to 95 feet tall within a certain distance of transit stops, even if the area is zoned for single-family housing. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 So even if an expense were otherwise deductible, for many people the numbers simply wouldn't work in their favor. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The post said the restaurant is soaking and washing produce again, even if the lettuce and spinach are pre-washed but not bagged. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for even if

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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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