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albeit

[ awl-bee-it ]

conjunction

  1. although; even if:

    a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.



albeit

/ ɔ˱ôˈ²ú¾±Ëɪ³Ù /

conjunction

  1. even though
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of albeit1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it beâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of albeit1

C14 al be it, that is, although it be (that)
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So you had people, you had Americans fighting against that, albeit they were not winning at that time, but that's how you build momentum for political change.

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The installation of water pumps, at a cost of more than £1,000, had helped, he said, albeit at the cost of his utility bills.

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Boasts some decent form including Irish Gold Cup win, when Minella Indo was second, albeit that was three years ago.

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That said, for those about to draw on investments, it may be more worrying, albeit that most pension savings are moved into safer holdings like cash or bonds as people approach retirement age.

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She is taking inspiration from the record showing at last year's general election, albeit when they won just one Welsh seat.

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