despite
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Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"We saw that despite the high prices, people love having coffee," says Lavazza, in Turin.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Only 5.7% of account holders made a change in their asset allocation despite market volatility, down from 6% a year ago, Fidelity said.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The ECB left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% in April, but investors expect it to raise borrowing costs next month despite signs that the near-stagnant eurozone economy is weakening as energy costs rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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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