despite
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And despite the fact the festival site is in Leicestershire, sat nav users will need to use a Derby postcode to find it.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The unit’s future was thrown into doubt after its public work was halted despite winning praise from AI developers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Brent crude hovers around $91 a barrel despite the Iran war’s supply disruption.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The modeling indicates that almost all of the TFA detected there originates from CFC replacement chemicals, despite the region being far removed from major sources of emissions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
I swallowed down what I wanted to say and raised an eyebrow at him, curious despite myself.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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