despite
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Costco shares have risen nearly 17% since early 2026, outperforming the S&P 500, despite a recent sell-off.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Shoppers showed a willingness to pay for larger-ticket, innovative technology products despite a continued focus on value, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
That's despite some energetic campaigning for change by high-profile figures, including Sir Chris Hoy, who has terminal prostate cancer, and Lord David Cameron, who recently revealed he'd been treated for it.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Then, because he was a polar bear of a curious nature, he moved over to where the owl was, despite the great sadness he still felt.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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