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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This sudden decline came even though the stock had doubled within the past year, driven by favorable updates regarding its lung cancer medication, ivonescimab.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
On June 18th, Earhart and Noonan lifted off from Calcutta’s Dum Dum Airport, even though certain equipment issues, such as a nonfunctioning radio direction finder, hadn’t been fixed.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
At 31, Caruso is the oldest player on the Thunder roster — even though more than 80 active NBA players are older than him.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
In a 4-3 decision, the court found that Weinstein's trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul's charges.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
On June 18th, Earhart and Noonan lifted off from Calcutta’s Dum Dum Airport, even though certain equipment issues, such as a nonfunctioning radio direction finder, hadn’t been fixed.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
At 31, Caruso is the oldest player on the Thunder roster — even though more than 80 active NBA players are older than him.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
In a 4-3 decision, the court found that Weinstein's trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul's charges.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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