as in even so
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Adverb
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In Court Musk Announces His Exit From Trump Administration—What To Know But even so, Foden has failed to have any real impact on a poor Pep Guardiola side.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025 -
And even so, she was allowed to give Benadryl, according to the filing.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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The original course — Mathematics MA — is still offered.—
Melissa Goldin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Howe, though, loves him and is keen to retain Pope and build competition.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Despite politicians throughout the U.K. writing to organizers of festivals which have booked the band, the group remain on the final lineup for Glastonbury this month, though were recently removed from Scotland’s TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Trump is perturbed by the lack of movement but is nevertheless still ordering his envoy Steve Witkoff to continue his efforts.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The DBs nonetheless got their hands on some footballs.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But this is where the No. 5 team was nonetheless, thanks to a Stage 3 wreck that damaged the right side of his car beyond immediate repair.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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