even if

idiom

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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The move is part of a broader Democratic strategy to use privileged resolutions to bring sensitive issues to the floor and put Republicans on the record — even if the measures don't pass or move in the House. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 But even if the administration eases federal standards, California's tougher rules still push the auto industry to move aggressively toward EVs. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025 Conceal Clutter One way to make your kitchen and bathroom feel larger is to clear items from countertops and try to avoid using these spaces for storage, even if things are tight. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025 Nearly six months later, seemingly little has changed and there are growing questions about when — or even if — McDonnell will shake things up. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 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 4 May. 2025.

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