even so

as in however
in spite of that I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it

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Recent Examples of even so Expectations are for some disinflation, but even so a March interest rate cut is viewed as extremely unlikely. Simon Moore, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 But even so, some aspects of the franchise had to remain for the fourth and likely final installment. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025 Whale Rider director Niki Caro plays with the notion that no one is a fiercer warrior than a mom protecting her young, but even so, The Mother is a replacement-level event film trying to cash in on a trendy action style. Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025 Yet even so, there are reasons to be optimistic. Lisa Caldwell, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for even so
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Adverb
  • One group could not be entirely saved, however, as their boat capsized and eight people died.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
  • In a characteristic act of self-contradiction, however, his foreign policy is based on a significant overestimation of American power.
    KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Adverb
  • Nearly as important, though, is the fact that streaming continues to be a sizable fount of new viewers even after on-air and DVR viewing essentially stops.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
  • During the trip to the hospital, though, the police vehicle caught fire and Rivera was transferred to a different squad car.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Adverb
  • The median home sale price in the U.S. just touched a record high, but new data shows that buyers are nevertheless paying below asking price.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 June 2025
  • The prairie chicken is a classic example of the rise and fall of some species, and how birds have persisted nevertheless, inspiring artwork and science, and playing a crucial role in the local ecosystem.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Adverb
  • While Maverick fans are still not over it, the page is officially turned.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
  • Among those also still on the board when the Heat selected at No. 20 were Liam McNeeley, Jase Richardson, Nique Clifford, Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf, Will Riley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Asa Newell, Rasheer Fleming, Drake Powell and Maxime Raynaud.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Adverb
  • Attacks by the sea predator are rare, nonetheless create concern for beachgoers.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 20 June 2025
  • Under that system, however, the Dodgers have nonetheless run into occasional controversies — from the signing and suspension of Trevor Bauer in 2021, to the decision to rescind, then reinstate, a Pride Night community award to a trans-rights group amid public backlash in 2023.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Adverb
  • According to the outlet, invitations will be sent via email as soon as this summer, but have yet to be finalized.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
  • Additionally, a $25,000 a Year For Life-winning ticket drawn Saturday, June 21 has yet to be claimed, according to the CT Lottery.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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