despite
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The election board says more than 50.5 million people have registered to vote and despite the conflicts and political tensions, many young and first-time voters say they hope the election will bring stability.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But fans said Scott had turned up 90 minutes late only to slip away after a short 20-minute appearance, despite being the headliner.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The suit alleges that OpenAI marketed ChatGPT as reliable despite its tendency to sometimes generate dangerous misinformation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The Emmys still draw consumer attention to a series — or a streamer — despite the fact that ratings for awards telecasts have cratered since the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
She’d been sixteen and convinced she had more or less achieved true stardom, despite her name being last in a long list of cast members.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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