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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Dickens said because of these changes, DHS might decide to deport a person even though an arm of that same agency, USCIS, has approved the person’s SIJS status. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 Owens won't discuss midterm politics, even though what she's learned about the lack of housing and transportation in the area has prompted her to run for the non-partisan town council. — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026 That says a lot about how the market views Detroit at home, even though the results haven’t backed it up. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 The gas turbine maker reported zero cancellations and an order book that continues to grow, even though its quarter wasn't perfect . — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

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