even though
idiom
—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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Russia pushed for sales of its strategic S-400 system to the Arab Gulf in the 2010s but ultimately never won any export contracts, even though Saudi Arabia and Qatar seriously considered purchasing them and ultimately opted for alternatives.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As late as Wednesday, the administration was proceeding with planning an event, even though it was being organized in short order.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Goedert’s absence leaves Philadelphia undermanned at tight end, although the Eagles have become used to missing Goedert — and the offense hasn’t necessarily suffered even though the team believes Goedert is one of the NFL’s top tight ends.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
A week later, he was taken to surgery to have his organs removed for donation — even though his heart was beating and he hadn’t been declared brain-dead, Zohny said.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As late as Wednesday, the administration was proceeding with planning an event, even though it was being organized in short order.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Goedert’s absence leaves Philadelphia undermanned at tight end, although the Eagles have become used to missing Goedert — and the offense hasn’t necessarily suffered even though the team believes Goedert is one of the NFL’s top tight ends.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
A week later, he was taken to surgery to have his organs removed for donation — even though his heart was beating and he hadn’t been declared brain-dead, Zohny said.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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