despite
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The oil market is still in disarray despite a cease-fire in the Iran war, with few if any oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
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
The company has also been slower than expected to expand its robotaxi operations despite a goal to operate in nine cities by the end of June, up from two currently.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The look Christopher gave him made Jacques flinch, despite the dragon being so used to flames.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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