How to Use even if in a Sentence

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  • Most lenders will require you to come in person, even if the rest of the process was online.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Sanders identifies a real free-rider problem, even if his solution goes much too far.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Give yourself permission to be undecided, even if just for the time being.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Edmonton, which is trying to win, is a worse team today even if its cap situation is better.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • However, even if a small amount of taxes are due, the conversion could be worth it for years of tax-free growth, advisers said.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • That phrase refers to the idea the court must adhere to precedent, and precedent from 1922, even if arguably wrong, must be followed.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • People regain momentum when the future feels influenceable again, even if not perfect at all.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Once your order is confirmed, your purchase price is locked in, even if precious metals prices fluctuate before your payment is processed.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • They are still penalised even if the ball comes off a defender who is not in control of their movements or is trying to prevent a goal, such as a goalkeeper making a save.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • And roughly half of soccer fans say the World Cup has increased their own interest in the sport, even if only 17% of non-fans say the same.
    — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of May 25 even if the property sold earlier.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • What cost them was being a little too physical, even if English referee Michael Oliver was whistle-happy.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Is Trouba coming off his best season in years in Anaheim, even if it was buoyed by playing alongside Jackson LaCombe?
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • For example, taxpayers could bear the costs of an undocumented immigrant’s long prison sentence even if the person is ultimately going to be deported.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026
  • The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Expect to see physical representation of some kind at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Game Stop, even if there’s no copy of a game within.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • The Panthers followed with back-to-back championships immediately after Gudas’ departure and show no signs of slowing down, even if injuries kept them out of the playoffs all together last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The designers worked closely with the 11 teams to ensure the karts ran in the appropriate colors, as well as carrying the team logos and driver numbers, even if there wasn’t space to fit on all the sponsors as with the Miami full-size cars.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • For investors with equity-like return targets and higher risk tolerance, moving below investment grade can still produce compelling returns in absolute terms, even if relative compensation is compressed.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Having a stranger peering into your home – even if their field of view is limited – may not be what some potential buyers bargain for when ponying up US$8,000 for the privilege of never having to fold laundry again.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • Like many nations, China is facing a generational challenge in the form of 118 million empty-nest senior citizens who might not mind someone’s company—even if that someone periodically receives over-the-air updates.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • That means dealerships still can’t sell vehicles on both Saturday and Sunday, even if one of those days falls on a holiday such as the Fourth of July, according to the Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

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