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.
Examples of even if in a Sentence
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The principle of precaution, moreover, requires that armies must take constant care to spare civilians and civilian objects, even if doing so might slow down military operations.
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Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The Eastern Front – Pennsylvania and Georgia provide exactly the 35 Electoral Votes Trump would need to get over the finish line and would put him at 270, even if Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona and Nevada.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Letting the program lapse, even if it could be restarted later, would require additional spending on outreach and re-enrollment, Carbajal said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
But even if the company doesn’t adopt my personal vision for a Tomorrowland reoriented around clean energy and sustainability, Disney could pepper its parks with climate-friendly flourishes that entertain and enlighten — and enhance the guest experience.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
So even if indirectly, the Royals have a chance to partake in the NFL Draft experience — again.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
But even if birds don’t dream the exact same way humans do—with language and self-awareness—the findings suggest something is going on inside the minds of slumbering non-human creatures.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Part of the reason officials would otherwise want to cut rates is because too much pressure on the economy can cause other problems, even if inflation ebbs.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
To qualify, individuals must meet certain requirements and file a federal income tax return, even if no tax is owed or there is typically no requirement to file a return.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The Eastern Front – Pennsylvania and Georgia provide exactly the 35 Electoral Votes Trump would need to get over the finish line and would put him at 270, even if Biden wins Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona and Nevada.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Letting the program lapse, even if it could be restarted later, would require additional spending on outreach and re-enrollment, Carbajal said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2024
But even if the company doesn’t adopt my personal vision for a Tomorrowland reoriented around clean energy and sustainability, Disney could pepper its parks with climate-friendly flourishes that entertain and enlighten — and enhance the guest experience.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
So even if indirectly, the Royals have a chance to partake in the NFL Draft experience — again.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
But even if birds don’t dream the exact same way humans do—with language and self-awareness—the findings suggest something is going on inside the minds of slumbering non-human creatures.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Part of the reason officials would otherwise want to cut rates is because too much pressure on the economy can cause other problems, even if inflation ebbs.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
To qualify, individuals must meet certain requirements and file a federal income tax return, even if no tax is owed or there is typically no requirement to file a return.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Even if.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20if. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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