as in even so
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Adverb
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The diatomaceous earth has a natural groove that keeps it from becoming slippery, even so.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Metcalf, however, believes that her character is only partially to blame for the serial killer's actions.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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That diversity, however, was limited.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That case is still ongoing, despite a pretty drastic turnover at the DOJ.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Others are still picking up the pieces.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The mood has soured recently, though, with each side imposing additional curbs; new US tariffs come into effect today.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thus far, though, Pitchfork hardly seems defanged.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That attention might not be back at the same levels this time around, but Friday is another chance, nevertheless.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the three-day airshow went on nevertheless.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But nonetheless, that moment of failure has had a lasting impact on me.—
Angela Kenzslowe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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