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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But even though modern-day antidepressants have been around for decades — the Food and Drug Administration approved Prozac for depression treatment in 1987 — there is very little information about long-term use. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026 And that remains the case today, even though Eric Bieniemy, the offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2022, is back as offensive coordinator, replacing Nagy. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Most important, even though some firms that automate entry-level roles may continue to perform well individually, the collective impact could be a major national talent deficit, jeopardizing the United States at large for decades and damaging its competitive position worldwide. Patrick E. Hopkins, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026 Michelsen is the rare pro who is unbothered by Tien’s left-handedness, even though most of his opponents are right-handed. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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