despite
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Inflation concerns in the bond market have ramped up even as the mood among stock investors turned practically ebullient, despite stock valuations that still look a bit pricey compared with history.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Range between charges was a lower priority, running to roughly 330 miles despite an unusually large battery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Contesting the biggest match of his career on Monday, Samuel produced an encouraging display despite a 6-4 6-4 6-2 against seven-time major quarter-finalist De Minaur - the first top-100 player he has ever faced.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
After one coffee shop sustained damage in the strike, dozens of Kyiv residents flocked to support the business, queueing up to make orders despite the damage.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Miraculously, I hadn’t lost service yet, despite wandering deep into the Sequoyah County boonies.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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