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After all, Michelle, it's a useful transition for addressing points the other side makes that have some force. :)
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You've got some great company!
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"Even assuming ... " does the same thing while conceding less. After all, the opponent can make its own case:)
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I think the two phrases have different roles. "Even assuming," grants X but says it doesn't matter. /1
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Versus, e.g. "To be sure, courts typically give meaning to every word. But that rule is not ironclad."
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"Even assuming, as X argues, that courts typically give meaning to every word, that rule shouldn't apply here.":)
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To be sure, you can write around it. But I find it a useful transition nonetheless. :)
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(Though, I didn't realize there was a group against it. Good to hear the other perspectives on it!)
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