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
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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
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That may still be true, but Forefront was most certainly at the forefront of FBI's finale, nearly pulling off a coup that would've put it (and the group's recruits inside the Bureau) at the head of the agency.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Why perceptions are changing Childbirth out of wedlock is still relatively rare in South Korea.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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That may change, though, as the government of the Philippines has submitted Apo Reef for UNESCO consideration — meaning now is a great time to go.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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There’s no need to feel too sorry for Cruise, though.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.
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