as in however
in spite of that
I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good
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Adverb
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The Rockets couldn’t capitalize, however, as the Timberwolves’ pressure near the Reading goal proved to be a challenge all night.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026 -
Amodei, however, remained optimistic about AI's impact on humanity and its ability, for instance, to cure medical maladies.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Adverb
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Sometimes he was described as a modern-day Cyrus, a Persian king and a pagan in the Hebrew Bible whom God nevertheless anointed and would use for his purposes.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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The missiles did little damage, but the Iranian attack nevertheless put extreme pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hit Tehran militarily.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Even now, though, my favorite Jongno bar is still Friends.—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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With the way these games have been going, though, a one-goal lead was not safe.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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But Trump has nonetheless spent the two months since then continuing to suggest a deal was right around the corner.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Stories also highlight people losing more than a home but finding the will to go on and neighbors coming back to nothing but nonetheless coming back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Brandon Aiyuk’s recent emergence on social media now includes his bluntest message yet about a mysterious estrangement with the 49ers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Reiner’s mental state at the time of his parents’ deaths has been a source of speculation, but has not yet become an issue in the criminal case.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howbeit. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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