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even so

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  1. Nevertheless, still, that being the case. For example, That may be true, but even so we will investigate further, or She claimed it contained no garlic, but even so I could taste it. [Late 1300s]


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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

International funds had been outpacing their U.S. counterparts, but now the rivals are relatively even so far for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Taylor is hardly a newcomer, but even so, how did you discover her for this show?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Undertone” is packed with plenty of similarly ridiculous plot points that deflate if you even so much as toss a withering glance their way.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

But even so, I’m surprised when I hear myself using the library voice—when I hear myself telling the story for the first time.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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