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But, even so, she hesitated for years before speaking out, partly because she "really, really" doesn't want to hurt people.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
But they were roughly even so they coughed up for the meal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Gold has given up nearly all of its gains for 2026, but even so, it has more than doubled in price from two years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Taylor is hardly a newcomer, but even so, how did you discover her for this show?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
I knew that a few black men had participated in the Boston Tea Party, but even so, the last thing I needed right now was to stand out.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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