albeit
Americanconjunction
conjunction
Etymology
Origin of albeit
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”
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Example Sentences
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And she says companies are waking up to the threat, albeit slowly.
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As well as being clear of second-placed Manchester City - albeit having played a game more - the Gunners also have a 100% record in the Champions League, they are in the Carabao Cup final and into the FA Cup fifth round.
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However, he is optimistic the shop itself might yet carry on as a butcher, albeit without the family tradition.
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Days later, another image made headlines - albeit a grab from moving footage.
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“For now, the economy still looks to be ‘in a good place’, albeit one that the European Central Bank thinks requires vigilance and agility,” Investec analyst Sandra Horsfield says in a note.
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