even as

phrase

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

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The middle tier of the market has been hollowed out, with prices inching higher even as brands downgrade quality. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 His efforts to loosen dependence on America have earned his government sky-high approval ratings even as many Western governments face populations deeply unhappy with their rule. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Since Min Aung Hlaing became president, the military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians, according to ACLED, even as regional governments step up diplomatic engagement. — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Rhetoric and results Democrats' push appears to be resonating with voters, even as large swaths remain skeptical of both parties. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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