even though

phrase

—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 situation is similar to plumbing fixtures located within a unit, which are a unit owner’s responsibility even though the building’s common element plumbing system brings water to all units. — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Patel seemed to enjoy the process, even though many people did not answer their doors and most of those who did had not heard about the election at all. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 The game was fantastic even though the Huskies took the loss. — Eric Womack, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 That's a total reservation payment of $250,000, even though the vehicle's final purchase price remains unknown. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even though

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

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