despite
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Bound by the Taiwan Relations Act, the US policy on Taiwan has not fundamentally changed in recent decades despite previous presidents' rhetoric.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Add it up and these three expenses absorb most of the $38,000 gain, leaving many families—especially those with young children or in high-cost cities—with roughly the same disposable income their parents had, despite earning more.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Intel stock fell around 1% on Monday, extending a 16% drop over four sessions, despite two analyst price target hikes.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Yet despite its importance, researchers still cannot agree on its exact value.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
I marched along the dirt boulevard, the weather bright and sunny despite the February cold.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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