even as

At the same time as something else (is happening). Even as I worked on my degree in psychology, I knew I would never be happy as a therapist. Oh, we won't be late after all—Patrick is pulling into the driveway even as we speak. How can you guys trust that man? Even as he began his opening remarks, I felt unsettled.

even as

(formal) just at the same time as somebody does something or as something else happens: Even as he shouted the warning the car skidded.