even if
phrase
—used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
I'm going to the party even if it rains.
Examples of even if in a Sentence
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Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
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James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
What cost them was being a little too physical, even if English referee Michael Oliver was whistle-happy.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
What cost them was being a little too physical, even if English referee Michael Oliver was whistle-happy.
—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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