despite
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The company still “operates from a lagging position” compared with frontier-model competitors, despite making progress with the launch of Muse Spark, BMO Capital Markets analyst Brian Pitz added.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Canada’s economy rebounded in the first quarter despite signs activity stalled in March even with a spike in energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Al-Rumayyan, Prince bin Salman’s trusted technocrat, was charged with implementing the plan, but LIV Golf has failed to attract significant viewership or commercial sponsors despite innovations such as a 54-hole format and a team model.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Nigerian airlines continued flying on Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
But tonight, despite how tired I am, all I can do is toss and turn and stare at the dark ceiling.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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