and yet

In spite of something previously mentioned. Molly said she was sick, and yet here she is, walking around the mall, perfectly healthy. I followed the recipe exactly, and yet my cake is as dry as can be. Deep down, I knew that I didn't really love Bill—and yet, I married him anyway.

See also: and, yet

See also:

a mystery to (one)
appear to
able to do
able to do it
a change of heart
(one) can whistle for it
about face, to do an
a turn of phrase
a shoulder to cry on
a piece/slice of the action

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