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
  • Houston scored 66 points in regulation, however the Cougars clicked for 13 points in each of the OT sessions en route to a 92-86 double-OT win over the Jayhawks last Saturday.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
  • This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • However, Fénix is still under contract with the company despite not wrestling.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • 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
  • Bentley’s handling of the bridge incident differs from Johnson’s in the book, showing Robert as more of a humanist in an experience that nonetheless will come to haunt him.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • However, authorities have not yet revealed why he was required to wear it.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Investigators have not yet recovered the black box from the flight that crashed into the Potomac River, the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025

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