even as

idiom

: at the same time as
They are finishing the job even as we speak.

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The comments signaled that even as the administration pushed for harder biological standards ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Olympic leadership remained cautious — aware the global and legal stakes were only rising. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025 Keep instant coffee on hand for camping trips, in case of power outages or other emergencies, and even as a handy shortcut when traveling. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 But even as some subpopulations continue to face threats, conservation efforts in Ascension Island, Brazil, Mexico, and Hawaii, in particular, have proven fruitful. Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Dec. 2025 Since hides are a mandatory byproduct of dairy and beef production, fewer cattle mean fewer hides — even as global demand for top-grade leather persists for handbags, upholstery and footwear. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for even as

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“Even as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20as. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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