despite
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Episodic television represents a new frontier for Cage, an actor who, despite having a fabulously eclectic body of work to his name, had not embraced the small screen.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
A self-styled "beauty consultant" allegedly allowed "dangerous" cosmetic procedures to be carried out despite a legal injunction against him, a court has heard.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The budget airline will likely exit the current turbulent period in a much stronger competitive position than rivals despite higher-for-longer jet-fuel prices meaning a more subdued outlook for net profit per passenger, the bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Hearing loss and diabetes, despite being more common in men, were also tied to lower cognitive scores in women.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
I lead the mad dash to our flat, and as we round the corner it becomes very clear that despite his injury, Colin really should be considered for service.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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