(as) hard as it may sound-hard though it may sound

Ludwig, season 1, ep. 2- Watch on YouTube

As chequered as their pasts may be, (=even though their pasts may be chequered…)

George Michael describes the reasons that led to the breakup of Wham!, the duo he'd formed with his best friend.

(as) much as he understood his importance (=although he understood his importance), he was tired of …

George Michael-Parkinson_sad as it is.mp4

Interview with George Michael by Michael Parkinson (BBC)- open in new tab

(This was the way I dressed at the time, sad as it is)

Interview with two young actors who are about to perform during King Charles's coronation - open in new tab

young as you are- even though you may be young

1'15''- They did allow women, troublesome as we may be, …

Agatha Christie_young though she was.MP4

Young though Agatha was, …(=although Agatha was young, …)

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As much as he loved the script (=even if he loved the script)

Source- Time Out London (The best 101 things to do in London)

As strange as it may sound- even though it may sound strange

Ludicrous as he often appeared, … (=although/even though he often appeared ludicrous)

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*Billy Connolly- probably, the best-known (and well-loved) Scottish comedian.

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