despite
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Arsenal, despite leading 1-0 early, lost its 225th Champions League game without ever lifting the trophy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
She’s also both confident and comfortable in her abilities and believes she’s already ahead of both her sisters despite the weight of expectation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
And finally, they’ll examine why the UK and Europe are still so resistant to air conditioning despite being plagued by deadly heatwaves.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
He referred to Tuesday's appointment as a "six-month physical," despite the White House billing it as an annual dental and medical examination in an announcement earlier this month.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Even the cabbages, radishes, and long green beans laid out on the vegetable carts were dusty, despite the sellers swiping them with cloths at regular intervals.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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