despite
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Previous talks have stalled despite Trump saying a deal was imminent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Kaley Cuoco and Sam Clafin lack the chemistry to keep this thriller built on Hitchcock plot points moving, despite it scenic French vistas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Experts told BBC Verify that despite the extreme blows suffered by Iran's navy and air force in these repeated attacks, Tehran still has the capacity to damage the US and its regional allies.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
However, shares rallied Thursday as investors bought the dip in tech stocks despite the U.S. and Iran exchanging fire for a second straight day.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
I jumped in surprise, my brain not fully awake yet despite the shower I’d just taken.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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