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Still never got wings clipped (4,2)

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even so

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(Other definitions for even so that I've seen before include "Despite that, nevertheless" , "Notwithstanding" , "'Nonetheless (4,2)'" , "'Nevertheless (4,2)'" , "'Despite, still (4,2)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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