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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Being undefeated after a trio of difficult opening matches can only be seen as a positive, even if Newcastle’s obvious shortcomings require addressing if that run is to be prolonged. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The offense, led by Darian Mensah (18/21, 253 yards, three touchdowns) and Malachi Toney (10 catches, 182 yards, two touchdowns), has dominated even if the run game has been lackluster. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 The show must go on, even if said show is skiing down the north face of Everest — something that has never been done before, which in the circumstances, wouldn’t strike most people as a good enough reason to do it. Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 But even if greenlit, the bill would remain a transparency and reporting regime rather than a substantive compliance one, since mandatory due diligence isn’t being recommended at this time. Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2026.

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