despite
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But Bille residents like Taminoibitein Philip say Shell - despite recently selling on the pipeline to Renaissance Africa Energy - still has a responsibility having benefited from collecting the oil for years.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The Sparks were always just out of reach in their 79-69 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night, despite Rae Burrell’s career-high 22 points and a late comeback bid.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Quantum computer firm Quantinuum’s 2025 revenue rose 34% to $30.9 million, despite mounting losses of $192.6 million.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite edged into positive territory by the closing bell despite a sharp selloff on software stocks following significant gains the previous day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
I demand loudly, despite my still throbbing head.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing despite
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