despite
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Asked how Salute is able to run a school in Florida despite her past and not registering, the state Education Department did not provide a direct answer.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The spectacular debut comes despite a sharp selloff in technology stocks around the world this month.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Chief executive Pascal Soriot said the company was "on track" to deliver its ambition of $80 billion in total revenue by 2030, despite an unexpected late-stage trial failure earlier this month.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Yet even with all of those amenities—and more—the property struggled on the market, despite the $10 million price cut.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Learn to maintain an air of total control despite the circumstances swirling around you.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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