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 But even so, it’s felt very sturdy over extended use in my kitchen. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 8 Oct. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for even so
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Adverb
  • Waukegan stormed back, however, outscoring Warren 19-10 in the third quarter.
    Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Opening day on Tuesday however, was plenty busy, Rolf said.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • What convinces the Jamaican transplant, though, is seeing a performer (Jessica Reeve) do a trapeze act and cast the whole room under her spell.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Things haven't been quite as rosy for Philadelphia, though, as the Sixers are 20-38 on the season, have just lost their last nine games in a row and, for good measure, announced on Friday that one-time MVP Joel Embiid would miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • The mayor nevertheless went on the trip, attending the Ghanaian president’s inauguration, as well as a U.S. Embassy cocktail party, on Jan. 7, the day the Palisades fire broke out.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
  • By Mathew Rodriguez Although it has been widely derided for its portrayal of trans people, Emilia Pérez is nevertheless a film that prominently features a trans actor playing a trans character.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • If your old joint accounts are still open, ensure the correct spouse is reporting the income.
    Heather L. Locus, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Sid is still talking about his goal in junior against me.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • Some fans feel the pictures are giving more movie promo than couple, but well wishes poured in via her comment section nonetheless.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Taylor likely projects to stick on the roster nonetheless.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
  • When it was suggested that Abreu is pretty far behind, Cora agreed, noting the medical staff has been monitoring Abreu’s lab work and has not yet cleared him even for live batting practice.
    Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Tomorrow, there may be more artichokes yet at Via Carota.
    Tamar Adler, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Even so.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even%20so. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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