even if
idiom
—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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Cooper isn’t shying away from what sort of film he’s made, even if audiences might be surprised.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2025
Milei caters masterfully to Trump’s ego and will be president even if his party loses seats in Argentina’s legislature.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Indiana needed more information before committing big money to Mathurin as a long-term piece, even if that certainly costs the Pacers more a year from now.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2025
Milei caters masterfully to Trump’s ego and will be president even if his party loses seats in Argentina’s legislature.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Indiana needed more information before committing big money to Mathurin as a long-term piece, even if that certainly costs the Pacers more a year from now.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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