even if
idiom
—used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
I'm going to the party even if it rains.
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Chlorine beach is an excellent disinfectant for the kitchen but even if it is diluted with water, surfaces should be rinsed before they are used for food preparation.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Most coffee beans, even if freshly roasted, sit stored as green beans for months.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Overseeing the madness is producer Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel LaBelle), who has no idea how or even if this show will work.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Ducks are also considered good luck in some cultures, even if McMillan isn’t a fan.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Most coffee beans, even if freshly roasted, sit stored as green beans for months.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Overseeing the madness is producer Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel LaBelle), who has no idea how or even if this show will work.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Ducks are also considered good luck in some cultures, even if McMillan isn’t a fan.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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