despite
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Even so, they believe S3E could become a viable alternative to evaporation ponds and hard rock mining, which currently dominate global lithium production despite their environmental drawbacks.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
As I’ve said before, leaving the country despite forecasts of elevated wildfire risk was probably the worst mistake of her political career.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
China is the world's top consumer of coal and the largest greenhouse gas emitter, despite installing renewable energy capacity at record speed.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Middleton gave himself $2.5 million that cycle, despite having little in the way of primary opposition and no Democratic challenger.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Christopher’s hands and feet were ice-cold despite the sun.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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