even now/then
idiom
1
—used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time
They are even now preparing for his arrival.
Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.
2
—used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected
We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.
Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.
Examples of even now/then in a Sentence
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Only one run involving tug boats averted the disaster, and even then only when two tugs at full power were tethered to the ship all the way under the bridge.
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USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
And even then, it’s been obscured underneath layers of seaweed — a cash crop harvested by locals.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
But even then, the film faced multiple problems and delays, as the pandemic threatened to shut down production again and again.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Again, nothing should be visible through the lenses, unless the sun is reflecting off an exceptionally shiny surface, and even then the light will appear faint if the glasses are safe.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
They were infuriated that tech companies, abiding by federal law, effectively give kids online emancipation from their parents at the arbitrary and absurdly young age of thirteen and, even then, barely bother with age verification.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
Banks are forced to spend more to beef up their technology to prevent criminal check fraud, and, even then, plenty of fake checks continue to get cashed.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
And even then, the plants will have to contend with Europe’s intensifying heat waves.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
And even then, it’s been obscured underneath layers of seaweed — a cash crop harvested by locals.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
But even then, the film faced multiple problems and delays, as the pandemic threatened to shut down production again and again.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Again, nothing should be visible through the lenses, unless the sun is reflecting off an exceptionally shiny surface, and even then the light will appear faint if the glasses are safe.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
They were infuriated that tech companies, abiding by federal law, effectively give kids online emancipation from their parents at the arbitrary and absurdly young age of thirteen and, even then, barely bother with age verification.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024
Banks are forced to spend more to beef up their technology to prevent criminal check fraud, and, even then, plenty of fake checks continue to get cashed.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
First-timers typically make a beeline for Madrid and Barcelona, but even then, most people will only scratch the surface of these cities and their surroundings.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
And even then, the plants will have to contend with Europe’s intensifying heat waves.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Even now/then.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20now%2Fthen. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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