despite
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Fernandes - despite back-to-back Premier League relegations - has been in high demand this summer with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain both showing interest.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
That was despite falling after reporting strong third-quarter earnings last week.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The sneakers and apparel company said the results were in line with its expectations, despite facing what it called an increasingly challenging operating environment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
“I didn’t even finish my arrows. But getting back up and the act of trying again — despite the injury and all the baggage that comes with it — is really empowering.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
But tonight, despite how tired I am, all I can do is toss and turn and stare at the dark ceiling.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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