despite
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A recent review of lecanemab and donanemab, once hailed as "breakthrough" drugs to treat Alzheimer's, found despite slowing its progression it was not significant enough to make a meaningful difference to patients.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
And it’s led by Elon Musk, who, despite his critics, is a visionary leader.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Both substances have similarly irritating effects, despite different ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Abrego Garcia was deported last year to El Salvador despite a court order, then returned to the U.S. to face human-smuggling charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The scratching returned to her throat, and despite her best efforts to keep them down, she coughed up more feathers, fistfuls of them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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