concessive clause

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} A [[subordinate clause]] that [[introduce]]s a [[statement]] that [[contrast]]s with or [[concede]]s to the [[main]] [[idea]] in a [[sentence]], [[highlight]]ing an [[unexpected]] [[outcome]].

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