even now/then

idiom

—used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time

They are even now preparing for his arrival.

Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.

—used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected

We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.

Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.

Examples of even now/then in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rioux started playing basketball at the age of 5, and even then his height led opposing teams to question his age. —

Leah Asmelash, CNN, 21 June 2024 And even then, there will be more pieces required to complete the puzzle. —

Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 The new Siri won’t launch until the fall and, even then, will be labeled a beta. —

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 14 June 2024 But, even then, each remains at the forefront of the other’s mind, with two decades’ worth of regrets, resentment, love, betrayals, and misunderstandings binding them together forever. —

Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for even now/then

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