despite
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And his advice for the millions of people who will pick up the FPL app again next season, despite promising themselves they wouldn't do it to themselves again?
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Global stocks extended a rally as investors remained optimistic that peace talks between the U.S.-Iran are progressing, despite a fresh exchange of strikes earlier this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
They are adorable despite their quirky physique—square in the front, round in the back—or maybe because of it.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
It warned despite water temperatures remain very cold despite increased air temperatures, and that cold water shock could make swimming difficult and make it harder to get out of the water.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
But once I was out of Chinatown, the cheongsam really began to draw attention, despite its muted pattern.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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