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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Plans should clearly outline the decision-making processes to facilitate the continuation of essential functions, even if digital systems are unavailable. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 Gordon gained two yards on a first down run, and Willis then threw errantly on a pressured throw to Jalen Tolbert that would have gone nowhere even if it had been completed. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Additionally, Devitt argues that even if an AI agent helps a shopper discover a product, Amazon can still handle the purchase and delivery, keeping much of the transaction value. — CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 There are also many great musical moments, even if none quite top that star turn from a young Tinashe. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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