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albeit

American  
[awl-bee-it] / ɔlˈbi ɪt /

conjunction

  1. although; even if.

    a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.


albeit British  
/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

  1. even though

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Etymology

Origin of albeit

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”

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There is reason to believe this British bull market could keep going—albeit perhaps not with such outsize gains next year.

From Barron's

Min Aung Hlaing was born in Dawei city in Myanmar's elongated southern reach, studying at university before enrolling into officer training school -- albeit on his third attempt.

From Barron's

Four separate - albeit relatively short-lived - heatwaves were declared across much of the country.

From BBC

Kennedy didn’t get his wish thanks to Lions receivers getting too pushy themselves, albeit on the field of play.

From Los Angeles Times

The book offers a glimmer of hope as well, albeit a faint one, and concludes with some plainspoken recommendations about proceeding with extreme caution and slowing down.

From Los Angeles Times