despite
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CBS hasn’t given up on producing an original late-night show — despite easing Stephen Colbert out the door.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says the UK's central bank will not rush to make a decision on interest rate rises, despite the world facing what he described as a "very big energy shock".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
That comment also comes after Musk, despite his bullish promises, admitted in January that it will take years to make the advanced driver-assistance system “much” safer than humans.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Systems must function despite jamming, degraded communications and denied domains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The spot I asked Mom to save for Gran is still empty though, despite the fact that she assured me she’d be here when I called and talked to her two nights ago.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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