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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While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025 Officials in the Southeast geared up to deal with the storm even though things were looking more encouraging Sunday. Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 Ezra is a doula who can see ghosts, and Jonathan is a widower mourning his late husband, Ben, who Ezra can inexplicably both see and hear, even though that definitely breaks ghost rules. Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 But even though breathing through your nose is better than breathing through your mouth, taping your mouth shut isn’t the best way to fix the issue. Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for even though

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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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