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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Less than six months before the 2026 midterm elections, however, the concern over Martin's leadership is, at best, an unwanted distraction for a party desperate to break the Republican Party's grip on power in Washington.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026 -
What remains true, however, is that consistent, organic sales growth is still of the utmost importance to investors, Smits said.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Diplomats from both sides nevertheless pressed behind closed doors.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This relatively short repositioning cruise is nevertheless packed with interesting moments, starting with a transit of the Panama Canal.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The teen-age Bradley, though, didn’t really know how to dance.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Whatever happens in the months ahead though, signing at least one new midfielder should be a priority.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The Fed researchers ultimately found the actual tariff rate being paid was smaller than what earlier announcements would have implied, but historically high nonetheless.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Everyone on stage mesmerizes, yet Christopher Nell as The Boy, a barrel of laughs and an acrobat, nonetheless steals the show.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 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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The Frenchman has been on a rapidly rising trajectory, but there is much excitement for what is yet to come.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was carrying a Mexican voter registration card, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Howbeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/howbeit. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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