even though

phrase

used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"
She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.
I'm going even though it may rain.

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May often beat Emi at Japanese rhythm games at Realms Arcade — even though Emi was the one who introduced May to them. Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026 Panera Bread plans to open a new restaurant at the District at Ten Mile in Meridian next year, even though the chain has closed at least two dozen locations across several states since last summer. Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026 Vogue’s Favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Beauty Picks Yes, we writers and editors comb through sales and shop just like everyone else—even though there are PR-gifted products for testing along the way, too. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2026 Officials there are keeping a drought watch in place, even though the state has received some rain. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for even though

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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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