despite
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Here’s why inflation may remain tame despite the oil price increase.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
STOCKHOLM—Autoliv ALV 1.99%increase; green up pointing triangle backed full-year guidance despite highlighting the difficulty in fully assessing the impact of evolving geopolitical challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Netflix slumps after reporting weak guidance despite following solid first-quarter earnings.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Mullin — on behalf of several immigrant rights groups, the three immigrants picked up at a bus stop, including Villegas, and two U.S. citizens, one of whom was held despite showing agents his identification.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
If Akira kept her blinders on, if she ignored Dodger and pushed on despite his signals, she would be as bad as her dad.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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