even if
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—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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At some point, the Knicks might kick the tires on changing out that position, even if Giannis isn’t part of that trade return.
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
On top of that, even if others don’t understand your total depth, their first impression of you should be very positive.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Any squad in the league would be lucky to have a guard with his motor and smart teams like Cleveland realize that, even if the Kings don’t.
—Lebron Antonio Hill, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
On top of that, even if others don’t understand your total depth, their first impression of you should be very positive.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Tax deadlines do not change during government shutdowns, and people are still required to file returns by the deadline even if the government closes.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Any squad in the league would be lucky to have a guard with his motor and smart teams like Cleveland realize that, even if the Kings don’t.
—Lebron Antonio Hill, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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