despite
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In one direction lay the entire cancellation of HS2, despite the viaducts, tunnels, verges, bat protection facilities, and floating platforms that have already been built.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Jefferies issued a Hold rating, citing risks like fuel availability and cheaper alternatives, despite the company’s first-mover advantage.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The sign-off came despite considerable legal issues surrounding the deal.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
This despite no supporting DNA evidence and no testimony from the few surviving victims of the Brashers crime spree that he ever operated other than by himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“And what have you there?” the musk ox would say, despite it being fairly obvious what was in Duane’s arms.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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