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albeit

[ awl-bee-it ]

conjunction

  1. although; even if:

    a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.



albeit

/ ɔːˈːɪ /

conjunction

  1. even though
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit1

C14 al be it, that is, although it be (that)
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The next few days will give us a sense of how or whether, albeit up to four years out from choosing the next government, that is a plausible claim.

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Speaking surrounded by geraniums, he said he was happy to take any form of payment, although card was slightly easier albeit slower to process.

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Given that these scans definitely do cause cancer—albeit quite rarely—we should instead be trying to ensure that we perform them only when absolutely necessary.

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Head Start has historically received support from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, though Trump has challenged the program’s funding before — albeit unsuccessfully.

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Rachel Myrtle, Head of Specie and Fine Arts at the insurance company Aon, said fine art insurance policies typically cover "all risks associated with physical loss and damage to artwork including accidental damage caused by children or visitors, albeit with certain exclusions".

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