Thesaurus results for PER CONTRA

per contra

adverb

Definition of per contra

as in even so

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But even so, some commentators argue that when executive branch agencies rather than Congress impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.

— Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
However this levity continues to jar with Niki’s immaturity, in that scene and beyond; even so, her juvenile lack of perspective is dramatically compelling.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of even so

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Georgia still has ample budget reserves and a growing economy, prompting credit rating agencies to give the state their top scores.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
But Son’s impact was still prominent on a night where the league had to showcase its star power without its top player.

— Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of still

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In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The cheapest air conditioning repair isn't always the best value, though, particularly if corners are cut or underlying issues are left unresolved.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of though

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The growing size and sophistication of China’s strategic forces are nevertheless expected to influence future discussions on arms control, regional security, and military competition in the Indo-Pacific.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Reeve nevertheless maintained that transgender participation is not the greatest obstacle facing female athletes, pointing instead to disparities in facilities, uniforms, locker rooms and institutional investment.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of nevertheless

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The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The Monday blog post goes on to argue, however, that the results are nonetheless meaningful and could ultimately fundamentally disrupt the process of cryptanalysis, or the adversarial testing of cryptosystems.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

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