even if

phrase

—used to stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
I'm going to the party even if it rains.

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In fairness, Florida State still would have needed a 2-point conversion to extend the game even if either of the Hail Mary touchdowns had counted. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 But even if Paxton loses, Cruz will have still stepped up beyond the usual expectations for an incumbent to help his party in the state. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026 Springfield could use people with practical centrist ideas like Corbett, even if governor looks like a bridge too far. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Something may need to get done even if nobody is particularly excited about it. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even if

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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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