albeit
Americanconjunction
conjunction
Etymology
Origin of albeit
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”
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Example Sentences
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In all scenarios, the debt keeps rising as a share of GDP, albeit more slowly than now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
But the thrill of getting a small, albeit satisfying lick back against a corporation is only one part of the fun.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
San José State added another score after that, albeit long after USC’s starters had been replaced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
On this occasion, they combined for the two telling batting contributions of the day, albeit in contrasting styles.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He is like the winning football coach in some down-on-its-luck Ohio or Texas town—a beacon, a sign that grand achievement is possible, albeit unlikely.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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