even now/then
idiom
1
—used to stress that something is or was happening at a particular time
They are even now preparing for his arrival.
Enemy troops were even then approaching the city.
2
—used to stress that something (such as a person's attitude or behavior) was or is very surprising and unexpected
We showed her the proof, but even then, she wouldn't admit she was wrong.
Despite all that went wrong, he insists even now that he would do it again.
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Google has also taken steps to ensure Gemini only uses your search history with your permission and, even then, only when Gemini determines that this information would help generate each specific response.
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Paul Monckton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
By mid-week, a handful of the most powerful CEOs had started to express concern — but even then, only in very mild terms.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
And even then, Lipow said, that domestic production is not the thing that’s driving prices lower.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Trading up for Ward makes sense too, but even then, adding another veteran presence in the quarterback room besides Tommy DeVito would be a necessity.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Paul Monckton, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
By mid-week, a handful of the most powerful CEOs had started to express concern — but even then, only in very mild terms.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
And even then, Lipow said, that domestic production is not the thing that’s driving prices lower.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Trading up for Ward makes sense too, but even then, adding another veteran presence in the quarterback room besides Tommy DeVito would be a necessity.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for even now/then
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“Even now/then.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20now%2Fthen. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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