as in even so
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Adverb
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But there were dissidents within the meeting even so.—
Eva Amsen,
JSTOR Daily,
11 June 2025 -
In Court Musk Announces His Exit From Trump Administration—What To Know But even so, Foden has failed to have any real impact on a poor Pep Guardiola side.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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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
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One group could not be entirely saved, however, as their boat capsized and eight people died.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Lauri Markkanen was an All-Star just two seasons ago and is still 28.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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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
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Ultimately, though, Lipa's style of minimalist manicure is a timely reminder that an accent or two, added to an otherwise glossy bare nail, can still feel clean rather than showy.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Those two are just the tip of the iceberg, though—keep scrolling for more of our favorite under-$50 sandal deals this month.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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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
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History will nevertheless remember Francis as a pope of consequence, who met the proverbial moment in a way that would make St. Peter proud.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Attacks by the sea predator are rare, nonetheless create concern for beachgoers.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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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
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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