despite
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Lawrence and Ojomoh's club team-mate Henry Arundell is also absent, despite scoring nine tries in his past seven club appearances.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Yet despite its importance, researchers still cannot agree on its exact value.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
That’s despite the fact that climate change is worsening, the risk of playing in dangerous heat is rising and the federation, FIFA, has a commitment to reduce its carbon emissions 50% by 2030.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
The world's second-largest economy has struggled to mount a strong recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic ended, despite a historic boom in exports.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
I must have drifted off despite the rasping noises around me, because Baby Joe was suddenly pulling at my hand.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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