even as

idiom

: at the same time as
They are finishing the job even as we speak.

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The public sniping continued even as play unfolded on the gridiron. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 And, for all the emphasis on the political, the personal remains key, even as the personalities involved have become more deformed. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 Many travelers and cruise lovers may consider scuba diving during a vacation trip a cherished bucket-list item — but a pair of recent deaths have driven home concerns about diving risks for older Americans, even as experts say the activity remains relatively safe. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even as

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“Even as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20as. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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