as in however
in spite of that
I know we didn't win—I was happy with how we played, though
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Recent Examples of though
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
Mangold doesn’t play it completely straight though.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
On Instagram though, the comment section is more heated.
—Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
There are some phrases, though, that even those in healthy partnerships don’t say.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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What was shocking, though, was that the committee didn’t give the honor to Denise Scott Brown, Venturi’s collaborator and wife, who had been a partner in their firm since 1969.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2024
Mangold doesn’t play it completely straight though.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
On Instagram though, the comment section is more heated.
—Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
There are some phrases, though, that even those in healthy partnerships don’t say.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Most people in senior positions, however, tend to be men, which can complicate the process for young women, as people often gravitate toward individuals who remind them of themselves.Natalie Wu, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
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This proved to be the perfect entryway for sweaters with difficult-to-obtain, high-quality cashmere threads (for colors, think sea moss, camel, or pebble grey) but nonetheless restrained the clothing item’s creative free will.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Likely this was not something either wanted to endure again, but a unique bonding experience nonetheless.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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