despite
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Q: In North Korea, films from South Korea still manage to find their way into the country despite censorship.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
He wasn't included in the squad for March's internationals despite Tuchel selecting more than 30 players in total.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
As one of the top producers of CPUs, AMD’s stock has more than doubled year to date despite geopolitically driven market volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
It seems that despite Kidd repeatedly asking everyone to “move forward,” his presence was a constant reminder of the Mavericks’ ill-fated trade of superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers in February 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
She let out a hacking cough and pulled her thin coat tighter around her shoulders, despite the August heat.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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