despite
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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he feels "100%" support from the club's ownership despite a run of four league defeats without a goal.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Indeed, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. defense giant that makes missiles for the Patriot air-defense system, produces only about 620 interceptor missiles a year despite huge demand triggered by the wars involving Russia and Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Slimmon said that investors were selling their positions after scrutinizing the companies’ free cash flows, despite their strong quarterly earnings.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026
Perrin’s footage shows the basket of the hot air balloon packed with 13 passengers, all seemingly in good spirits despite the unexpected detour.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Mard hugged me when she saw me, which was comforting despite the smell.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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