even so

as in however
in spite of that I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it

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Recent Examples of even so By 2026, the consensus expectation is that Fastenal will reach earnings per share of $2.40 - a sustainable and reasonable growth based on 2023's earnings of $2.02 - but even so, this figure implies a price-earnings of more than 29 by 2026. Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Carriers offer higher pay to incentivize off-duty flight attendants to pick up extra flights during such times, but even so, some turn down the offers because of the possibility of ending up stranded without a hotel room during the disruption, says Kimbrough. Whizy Kim, Vox, 3 Sep. 2024 But even so, a looming U.S. economic slowdown is possible. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 15 Aug. 2024 But even so, only a couple hundred thousand vaccines will be available for a population of more than 100 million people. Jess Craig, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even so 
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Adverb
  • Dallas, however, found the opening goal, then a power-play goal and an against-the-grain tally to secure their home victory and end the Canucks’ three-game win streak.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Last night, however, there were not two controllers in the tower, sources said.
    NBC News, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Parmalee, though, watched from the control room to guide the studio players to performances that captured some of the nuances of the band.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Feb. 2025
  • In the world that’s had to go on without Lear, though, this little show feels like a much bigger deal than it was meant to be.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Paramount Global, the parent of CBS, is nevertheless considering a potential settlement with Trump, according to sources familiar with the matter.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
  • That nevertheless includes painting many portraits, along with her homes and surroundings, London landmarks seen from her top-floor apartment, and her bedroom.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • However, Fénix is still under contract with the company despite not wrestling.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The front office is still weighing options for Evans and Moriah Jefferson, who played secondary roles last season.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • The government nonetheless reached an initial agreement with the plaintiffs that will prevent anyone else affiliated with DOGE from accessing the payment records while the case playsout.
    Jack Queen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Several behind-the-scenes folks are shown raw, unedited footage of interrogations, which remind you that these monsters are nonetheless fellow human beings.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails and Knuckles are facing their greatest enemy yet: the unbeatable Shadow.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
  • While the album doesn’t have a release date yet, Morgan’s gearing up for a big stadium tour.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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