as in even so
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Adverb
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Expectations are for some disinflation, but even so a March interest rate cut is viewed as extremely unlikely.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025 -
But even so, some aspects of the franchise had to remain for the fourth and likely final installment.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ray’s actions, however, have put his and Rachel’s lives in grave danger.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The development comes as the global trading order is still adjusting to a series of levies Trump has instituted − and sometimes withdrawn − over less than two weeks, rocking financial markets.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Both Lilly and Novo have recently announced price cuts, but the treatments can still cost hundreds of dollars a month, putting them out of reach for some people without coverage.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is not the Premier League choosing to unfairly scrutinise the club, though.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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This year, though, storms and clouds are in the forecast that could obscure the view in the northern and eastern United States.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Matty James rescued a point for Phil Parkinson’s men, who nevertheless surrendered second spot courtesy of Wycombe’s 2-0 victory at Bolton Wanderers.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Leonard's status is nevertheless under massive scrutiny, even though he's looked every bit the two-time Finals MVP over the last couple of weeks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Abrego Garcia was never charged with any crime stemming from the matter, but he was nonetheless detained by immigration authorities for entering the country illegally.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the report does yield interesting findings, nonetheless.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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