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per contra

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Definition of per contra

as in even so

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But even so, the government has thus far failed to intervene to control rising prices.

— Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
The rule has persisted through tradition, but even so, there are plenty of people who have reinterpreted this old-fashioned standard to wear white all year long.

— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026

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What may have surprised even modern sports fans, however, was Ole Miss' suing two of its former players who followed former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin to his new position as head football coach at LSU.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
These two men out and about trying to get Frasers to join the cause, however, sounds like a terrible time for all involved.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of however

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Libra September 23 – October 22 A personal decision may expose how much outside approval still matters to you.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
One of the reasons that global oil prices haven’t risen higher in recent months is that Saudi Arabia has still been able to export large amounts of Gulf oil via the Red Sea instead.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of still

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Democrats nevertheless continued to demand stronger divestment provisions.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
The determination nevertheless found no parking violation because the board had not adopted a specific parking standard.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

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