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despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /


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The company unit revenues rose despite a nearly 1 point headwind from Hawaii and Puerto Vallarta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

He left after finishing 13th and, despite a 10th place under Bruno Lage in 2022, Wolves have slowly slipped to 13th, 14th and then 16th last season.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But despite the bevy of prominent candidates running to lead the nation’s most populous state and the world’s fourth-largest economy, this year’s governor’s race has long lacked a clear front-runner well known by the electorate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The chip maker rose 9.8% last week despite snapping a nine-day winning streak on April 14.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

I wasn’t sure what was happening, but I trusted Ma despite the sad, lost air she had about her.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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