even though
idiom
—used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"
She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.
I'm going even though it may rain.
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He is motivated by career progression, not money, even though moving to Saudi would have guaranteed an eye-watering increase in salary.
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Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Additionally, in the second quarter, officials ruled that Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy made a catch, even though replays clearly showed the ball had touched the ground.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
This means that even though Trump might prefer a coal- or gas-fired power plant to generate the electricity, Jaffe says market forces might still lead utilities to choose a cleaner, cheaper option.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
During contract negotiations, Jackson asked Snoop to roll some of his Death Row payments into Series A equity in gamma., even though it was valued at zero at the time.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
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Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Additionally, in the second quarter, officials ruled that Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy made a catch, even though replays clearly showed the ball had touched the ground.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
This means that even though Trump might prefer a coal- or gas-fired power plant to generate the electricity, Jaffe says market forces might still lead utilities to choose a cleaner, cheaper option.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
During contract negotiations, Jackson asked Snoop to roll some of his Death Row payments into Series A equity in gamma., even though it was valued at zero at the time.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Even though.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20though. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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