even though

idiom

—used as a stronger way to say "though" or "although"

She stayed with him even though he often mistreated her.

I'm going even though it may rain.

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The company’s markets wagered correctly and controversially in Donald Trump’s favor in bets on who would win the presidential election, even though opinion polls showed a tight race. —

Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 Arguments against defense spending increases often cite the ballooning of the national debt—but even though the debt is unquestionably a problem, defense spending is not its primary cause: entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are. —

Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024 Each time, he’s flirted with one of them or dated them briefly, and even though none of those relationships turned serious, it’s left me feeling conflicted. —

Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 Unlike the previous regime, the Chargers have stayed with the ground game, even though it’s appeared to be a slog at times. —

Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even though