even as

phrase

: at the same time as
They are finishing the job even as we speak.

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Yet even as his tenure enters its countdown, Duffy continues to lead a critical fight over the regulatory boundaries of derivatives markets. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 However, 85% still turn to healthcare providers, indicating that clinicians remain an important source of guidance even as digital channels expand. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Rescuers slog through thick mud, race to free more than 100 people trapped in a hydropower tunnel and airlift thousands to safety, even as dam-burst warnings halt relief convoys. — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 That emphasis on performance is still evident in many of the brand’s formulas, even as its approach has evolved considerably since the ’90s. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for even as

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“Even as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20as. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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