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adverb

nevertheless

CEFR B1

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

In a sentence

Six example sentences with nevertheless, each labelled with its topic.

  • He tore a calf muscle in March and nevertheless finished the autumn marathon under four hours.

    Fitness

  • The prototype failed every test that week; nevertheless the team demoed it on Friday and won their first customer.

    Startups

  • The forecast promised rain all week; nevertheless we walked the coast path and saw sun on four of five days.

    Travel

  • The instrument failed twice during the eclipse; nevertheless the team recovered enough data to publish a short paper.

    Science

  • The center fouled out with six minutes left; nevertheless the reserves held the lead and closed out the win.

    Basketball

  • Fuel costs doubled that year; nevertheless the airline kept fares flat and made up the difference on cargo.

    Economics

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