as in even so
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Adverb
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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 -
But even so, outside their home, Lisa feels the risks are greater.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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If Ohtani is to be treated as a normal starter, however, could that mean changes in how the Dodgers deploy him?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ignatow could not, however, be tried for murder again because the Fifth Amendment prevents double jeopardy.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In March 2022, for reasons that still remain unclear, the truce between the Salvadoran government and MS-13 fell apart.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Families of the trapped -- who are said to be mostly teenage boys -- waited anxiously for news as rescue teams combed through twisted debris and slabs of concrete to find 38 students and workers who were still missing.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, fans won't be able to see LeBron or Luka on the court with the team for Friday's game, though.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Auchincloss, though, demurred from challenging Markey in the 2026 election cycle.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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A lot of people are nevertheless holding out hope for a team that moved the ball at will against the Bills and Lions (and has played a schedule that can only get easier going forward).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But, there is nevertheless a real belief within the team that the years of experience the Cavs have put together will give them an advantage at the most important time.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are, nonetheless, lessons that could apply to businesses and policymakers anywhere.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The time was coming, sure, but the loss hurt nonetheless.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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