despite
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A ceasefire in place since last month and meant to facilitate talks has been largely observed, despite occasional exchanges of fire.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The gain came despite declines in the company’s revenue and net income on lower subscriber numbers and ad sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Koontz explained that despite concerns over a future slowdown in hyperscaler capital expenditures, he expects pricing for components to rise disproportionately to that slowdown.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Boeing stock dropped 4.7% on Thursday and slid another 3.8% on Friday, despite President Donald Trump’s mention of a potential 200-plane order from China.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The wet grass, a little long because— despite his promise—Jeremy had not mowed yet this week, sparkled in the moonlight.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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