despite
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It's tempting to package them together, but this is 'individual' performances so, if I've got to make a call, then despite Solskjaer's winning-goal glory, it'll have to be Sheringham.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
To some, semiconductor stocks still look like a bargain, despite the run-up in their prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Only 5.7% of account holders made a change in their asset allocation despite market volatility, down from 6% a year ago, Fidelity said.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Optimism around the U.S. and Iran reaching a peace agreement, despite ongoing hostilities, appeared to be growing.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
She let out a hacking cough and pulled her thin coat tighter around her shoulders, despite the August heat.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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