while it is true thata linking phrase meaning 'although; accepting for the sake of argument' (five-word concessive clause opener)While it is true that emissions have declined, the rate of reduction remains insufficient.NoteWhile it is true that emissions have declined, the rate of reduction remains insufficient.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching TOEFL Academic Vocabulary grammar and vocabulary.Start learning TOEFL Academic Vocabulary now