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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The Ravens and Bengals met two weeks ago and King Henry had 104 yards and a TD even though the Ravens played from behind most of the game.
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Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Mega Millions tickets previously outpaced Powerball tickets in 2024; sales for the two were roughly equal the first three months of this year, even though Powerball has one more drawing per week.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation said the move was intended to prevent any retaliatory acts, even though police have not confirmed the tragedy as linked to gang violence.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Wiggin’s teams finished 5-9, 5-9, and the Chiefs stood 1-6 when he was fired midway through 1977, even though the team had added two years to his contract entering the season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
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Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
Mega Millions tickets previously outpaced Powerball tickets in 2024; sales for the two were roughly equal the first three months of this year, even though Powerball has one more drawing per week.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation said the move was intended to prevent any retaliatory acts, even though police have not confirmed the tragedy as linked to gang violence.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Wiggin’s teams finished 5-9, 5-9, and the Chiefs stood 1-6 when he was fired midway through 1977, even though the team had added two years to his contract entering the season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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