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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Many others have been forced to close down, with buyers spooked by the 50 percent tariff announcement even though they've been paused, for now. Kate Bartlett, NPR, 20 July 2025 Clark did so even though she is sidelined for the game because of a groin injury. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025 Meanwhile, Davis, who will have represented the 7th Congressional District for three decades at the end of his current term, appeared at the slating meeting even though the party wasn’t endorsing any congressional candidates. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025 Fewer participants associated it with sensations like indigestion, burning, or dullness, even though these are common heart attack symptoms, especially in women. New Atlas, 19 July 2025 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 24 Jul. 2025.

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